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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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·Engineers completed a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive teaching methods have more engaged students
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young children
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil