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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• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farms
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu