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 tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program