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 city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition