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 study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil