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 tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·International leaders signed a new agreement to reduce plastic waste in ocean ecosystems
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens