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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• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt organic farming practices
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Retail chain introduces zero-waste aisles with package-free food options
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood