A popular music award show revealed its list of nominees including several independent artists

A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menuScientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes

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 teensLocal artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

The 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 students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks

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• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical research
• ·A sports league announced a new season schedule with more games in smaller cities
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A community center hosted a job fair that connected 200 job seekers with local employers
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income families