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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• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients
• ·A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool
• ·Community hosts cultural festival with music and food
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast, causing widespread power outages and forcing the evacuation of coastal communities.
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 32
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·A bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·A local school held a science fair, with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration.
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol