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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• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·The government invested $150 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·Scientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center