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 team of scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean, using a remotely operated underwater vehicle.
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focus