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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• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup for the upcoming summer
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·School newsletter features student art and writing