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 fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to improve public transportation
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families