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 community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas
• ·A museum hosted a family day with activities for children
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs
• ·A school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas