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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• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·A best-selling author announced a new fantasy novel set in a fictional medieval world
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life