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 sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old train station into a community center
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, which has reached a 10-year high.
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging