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 study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focusing on environmental protection and sustainability
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization