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 famous singer announced a world tour to promote his new album
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s immigrant communities
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins dating back to the Roman Empire in a small British village