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 local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for healthy eating to prevent obesity
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal
• ·Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollution
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·The national football team won a key match to qualify for the upcoming world cup