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 new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·A hospital started offering virtual physical therapy sessions for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $500 million in research and development to create new AI technologies.
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels