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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• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·The government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits to make healthy lunches more convenient
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents