The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil

The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schoolsA popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back painThe city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter

A charity organization built a new community center with a library and gymScientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sportsResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

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• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·Volunteers organized a community food drive to help families in need during the holiday season
• ·A new study showed that weight training can improve balance in older adults
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents