Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schoolsScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth

The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stationsResearchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability

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• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A school district hired more teachers
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers