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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• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a rural area to boost economic development in the region.
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep