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 hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organ
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet