The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students

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 movementA local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities

Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function

A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the yearThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for tourists