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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• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect the environment
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight