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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• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A construction company began work on a new hospital wing dedicated to mental health services
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with improved performance
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries.
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A major oil company announced it would be investing $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years.
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·Local restaurants started offering outdoor dining options to accommodate more customers
• ·The government announced a $250 million fund to support rural healthcare clinics with new equipment
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach