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 toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks