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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• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·Teachers receive training on new methods to support students with learning needs
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion