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 bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·Train service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Scientists found a new moon orbiting a gas giant in our solar system
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content