A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental healthThe government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures

A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novelsResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the fluThe railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the worldA study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory

A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

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• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruins
• ·A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuries
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October