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 taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses