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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• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 40 new patient beds
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestock
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where teachers mentor new educators