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 café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·A new survey found that 73% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 14% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025
• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults