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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• ·Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·A tech company moved its headquarters to a larger building to accommodate its growing team
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery