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 government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next year
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center