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 farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·The government announced a $250 million fund to support rural healthcare clinics with new equipment
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state