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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• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby bear from urban neighborhood
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A cybersecurity update was rolled out for all major operating systems to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of devices
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking