A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

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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• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·An international aid organization delivered 15000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quickly