A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest

Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthmaThe local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekendScientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than others

The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children

The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next yearThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

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• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·Music festival adds second weekend due to high demand for tickets
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings