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 tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 600 classic titles
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents