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 photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self-driving technology for future vehicles.
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve self-esteem and confidence in teenagers
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12