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 school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing to provide specialized care for sick children
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self-driving technology for future vehicles.
• ·A best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news