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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• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river, with volunteers collecting over 5 tons of trash.
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel in protected marine area
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of events with authors discussing their latest works
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A pet groomer added a teeth-cleaning service for dogs that became popular among local pet owners
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A new vegan restaurant opened in the city center offering plant-based versions of classic dishes
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals