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 fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted record crowds to watch top players compete
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at home