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 national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rains
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·An international aid organization delivered 12000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxes
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new album
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technology
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million