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 clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled materials by 2028
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season