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 bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Researchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A large energy company invested $3 billion in solar power projects across the country
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup, defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1.
• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A new design museum opened with exhibits on modern architecture