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 coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on wildlife
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·A social media platform launched a new tool to help users manage screen time
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world