Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics

Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books

Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in childrenCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehiclesCommunity group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions

Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bankEngineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources

Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online ordersGardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens

Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime gameStudy finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines

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• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water system
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month