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 research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from sustainable farms by 2026
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks