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 police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·A new study showed that working from home improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features