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 country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
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• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor earned $45 million on its opening weekend
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goods
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons