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 popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.
• ·Local community groups organized a fundraiser to build a new playground for disabled children
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids
• ·A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart condition
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve on the outskirts
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents