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 strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·A best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced traffic congestion in major cities by 25%
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time