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 school started a music program where students learn to play wind instruments
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·A study found urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 20% in city centers
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced it would be adding more plant-based menu options to meet growing consumer demand.
• ·A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families