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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• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular yoga reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve bone density in older adults
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversary
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time