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 renowned author signed copies of their latest book at a downtown bookstore
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·A new fitness app helped users create personalized workout plans
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch