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 new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·A large hotel chain announced plans to install solar panels on all its properties
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup featuring 50 artists from around the world
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.