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 local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customers
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations