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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• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains
• ·Two neighboring nations signed a historic peace deal after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety