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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• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·A local fire department responded to a house fire, saving two residents and preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gear
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteries
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.