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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• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 24% in city centers