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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• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient Roman ruins in a small European village
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart condition
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women