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 held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·A car accident resulted in minor injuries for the drivers involved
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults