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 construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A famous fashion designer showcased their latest collection at an international fashion show, featuring sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column highlighting local environmental initiatives
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function