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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• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviews
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·A survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·A university football team announced its schedule for the upcoming season with 8 home games
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A bakery created a special edition cake to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·An international aid group delivered 10000 tons of food to a country facing famine due to conflict
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance