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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• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spaces
• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare disease
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressure
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors