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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• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping options
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·International leaders signed a new agreement to reduce plastic waste in ocean ecosystems
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A small business owner used social media influencers to promote their products and increase sales
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A major car brand announced it will release 10 new electric vehicle models by 2026
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·The government planned to build more bike-sharing stations in the city
• ·The local museum hosted a special event for children featuring hands on activities
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency