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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• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands
• ·A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million to develop AI tools for the healthcare industry