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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• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·A school started a debate club for students interested in public speaking