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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• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities