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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• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from stone in a cave system