A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

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 research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectiveness
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new soccer stadium and sports complex
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional crafts for local residents
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons