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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• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·Fire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movie