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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• ·Researchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levels
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·A school started a robotics club
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes