A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams

A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amountA study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation

A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to firesA tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 millionA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year

Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costsA new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years

A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles

A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adultsA hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions

A school district purchased new laptops for all high school studentsA tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A small aircraft made an emergency landing in a field with no injuries reported
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·Apple announced the launch of its latest smartphone model featuring a more powerful processor and longer battery life