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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• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year due to favorable weather and modern agricultural methods
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%