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

(责任编辑：焦作市)

• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month