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 add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 36 countries over the next year
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the city
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers