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 hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast to guests which increased customer satisfaction scores
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury