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 increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural Africa
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Teachers receive training on new methods to support students with learning needs
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions