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 celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown area
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·The city introduced a new program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability