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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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·The government announced plans to repair old roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced traffic congestion in major cities by 28%
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for independent documentaries
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·A group of volunteers helped rebuild 50 homes for families affected by a natural disaster
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels