A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for studentsA new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildingsA large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings

Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary studentsThe city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens

A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry

Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back painA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design