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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• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasoline
• ·The stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible