Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families

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 museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·Heavy rainfall caused landslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality