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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• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·The local theater company announced its upcoming season featuring classic and modern plays
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A study found that remote work has increased employee satisfaction by 35% in tech firms
• ·Local fire departments conducted emergency drills to prepare for wildfire season
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies