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 major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to renovate all its locations over the next two years
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·A national park started a program to remove trash from remote hiking trails
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter