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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• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest rates
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app for easier booking
• ·A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A social media app added new features to enhance user interaction
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling