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 released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobs
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A tech startup unveiled a new AI-powered medical device that can detect early signs of diabetes using a simple blood test
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales