A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesBook publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this monthAutomotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country

Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

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 country

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• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A tech company released software updates to improve security
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday season
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets and warm clothing to homeless people in winter
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·A survey found that 60% of people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team