Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel

Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide

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• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
• ·A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of events with authors discussing their latest works
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains nuts and spices in reusable containers
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality