Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villagesA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournamentA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas

Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illnessThe city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments

An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester

Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisisThe national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1

A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the areaA new survey found that 73% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability

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• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect sleep quality in teenagers
• ·The government announced plans to build more rural clinics
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A construction company used eco friendly materials for a new building project
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood