A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

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 space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where teachers mentor new educators
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep quality
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in Africa
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale