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 pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month