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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• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisine
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·A best-selling author released a new novel that focuses on mental health awareness
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·A cybersecurity firm warned of a new phishing scam targeting remote workers stealing sensitive company data
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health