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

(责任编辑：Life Essentials)

• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·A popular toy company released a new line of educational toys designed to help children develop STEM skills.
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A music festival attracted over 100000 attendees from across the country
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development