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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• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections
• ·A local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·The World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real time
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21