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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• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces snacking on unhealthy foods
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan options for all of its popular pastries