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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• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 550 toys for kids in need
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep patterns
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year