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 global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Local police reported a 22% decrease in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop