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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• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 21 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%