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 study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teams
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Doctors performed the country’s first successful face transplant on a patient injured in a severe accident
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War