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 organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A construction company began work on a new hospital wing dedicated to mental health services
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation
• ·A farm started offering guided tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production