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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• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to conduct research
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer