Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season

A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great PlainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patternsA tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school

A study showed that group study sessions help students get better gradesThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languagesScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria

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• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·Motorcycle show features latest models from leading brands
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling during school breaks
• ·Community center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Doctors recommended regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early