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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• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·The government announced plans to reduce corporate tax rates from 25% to 20% to attract foreign investment
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A charity organization built wells to provide clean water in villages
• ·A restaurant started using locally sourced meat and produce to support nearby farmers
• ·Local police increased security at public events following recent safety concerns
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains