A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

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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• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted over 100000 spectators this year
• ·Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestion
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A software company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its popular productivity tool
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A toy company released a line of educational toys designed to teach young children math skills
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments