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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• ·A fire in a shopping mall was quickly contained by firefighters with no reported injuries
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 35% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital