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 major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national tournament
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support music and art programs
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.