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 college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·Scientists discovered that a common mushroom has properties that boost the immune system
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time