A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

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 team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·A local fire department rescued three people from a burning building early this morning, with no serious injuries reported.
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on downtown buildings
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year