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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• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries, calling for increased donations.
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests