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 hospital started offering virtual physical therapy sessions for patients recovering from injuries
• ·A city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automatically
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical research
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim, attracting over 10,000 visitors on its first weekend.