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 city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·Researchers found that adequate sleep can enhance problem-solving skills in adults
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A school district started a breakfast in the classroom program to ensure students eat before lessons
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions