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 city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year