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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• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated film
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitals
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains