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 government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology, in a deal worth $500 million.
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·The government announced plans to improve road safety measures
• ·A fashion store started offering custom fitting services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays