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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• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs