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 government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A charity organization distributed winter coats and blankets to homeless individuals in urban areas
• ·A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-round
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Research shows that spending time in nature lowers blood pressure