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 popular music festival canceled its upcoming event due to concerns about public safety amid rising crime rates.
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building