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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• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour to promote their latest album
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection