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 scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications
• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·A school started a environmental club to teach students about conservation
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season