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 high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A popular streaming service launched exclusive content featuring award-winning actors
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea daily improves brain function and memory
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages
• ·Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal properties
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information