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 bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·The city announced it will install 500 new public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snap
• ·A hospital implemented a new system to reduce patient wait times