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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• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·A new fitness app helped users create personalized workout plans
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honey
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating type 1 diabetes using new cell therapy
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.