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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• ·Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teens
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A team of scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel, offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis.
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament
• ·A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year