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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• ·A baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals
• ·The stock market saw a small decline after reports of slower economic growth in the quarter
• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book early
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A government agency updated environmental regulations
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.