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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• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programs