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 charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spaces