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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• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·A sports event attracted thousands of spectators from across the country