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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• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A charity organization started a job training program for the homeless
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town