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 museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that helps diagnose skin conditions
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·A professional soccer player donated $500000 to build a sports complex in his hometown