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 study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adults
• ·A popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwright
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·The national athletics team won multiple medals at a regional event
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children