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 library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for customers who book tickets three months in advance
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season