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 government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·Scientists found that certain types of music can help improve focus while studying
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began