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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• ·Local restaurants started offering meal delivery services using electric bikes to reduce emissions
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its release
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·Scientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures
• ·A local farm started selling grass-fed beef at a nearby butcher shop expanding its customer base