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 team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·A city updated its public transit schedule to reduce wait times during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app