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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• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand