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 government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A sports league announced it would expand to include two new teams starting next season
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A new study showed that listening to podcasts while commuting can reduce stress levels
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations