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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• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 25% over the past decade.
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of new plays