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 famous actor announced their retirement from the film industry
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked opponent
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began