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 construction company renovated an old theater
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A local farm started selling pumpkins and gourds during the fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A new survey found that 73% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments