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 national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·A famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of new plays
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content