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 new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt for recent graduates
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes