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 car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holes
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at home
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel