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 tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth