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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• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A café started serving breakfast burritos made with organic eggs and local salsa
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Scientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change
• ·A study found that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day perform better in school and have stronger language skills.
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment