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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• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Scientists observed changes in bird diets due to climate change
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month