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 small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years