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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• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A fitness app added new features, including personalized workout plans and nutrition tracking
• ·A study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees