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 airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened with modern amenities
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease