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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• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a new virus strain
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·A cyclist won the national championship race by a margin of 2 minutes
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter