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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• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·International aid groups sent 5000 tents and blankets to families displaced by a recent wildfire
• ·A best-selling author announced a sequel to their popular fantasy novel series
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote recycling
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones