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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• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservation
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·A city added more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations