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 tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students