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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• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trash
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the