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 study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity by 15%
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep cycles
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in regional cuisine from their home country
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient Roman ruins in a small European village
• ·A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reform