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 tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A new study revealed that exercising for 30 minutes a day increases energy levels by 25%
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·A musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platforms
• ·A charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity