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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• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffee
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·Local authorities reported a 20% drop in crime rates over the past eight months thanks to enhanced community policing