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 snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 23 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week