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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• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents, teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires.
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·A smartphone company released a new accessory for its phones
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building