A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villagesA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illnessThe city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments

An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refineryA small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely

A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hoursA major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertensionLocal residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelryA severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

(责任编辑：Knowledge Bites)

• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information