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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• ·Study reveals that spending time with pets reduces feelings of loneliness
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star
• ·A city banned parking in certain areas to make room for bike lanes
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.