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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• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults