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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• ·Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every Saturday
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas