Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries

A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported

A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling