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 renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·The stock market rebounded after a week of losses following positive job growth data
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film