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 popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados daily can improve heart health by lowering bad cholesterol
• ·Study indicates that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in seniors
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·A cultural center hosted a series of concerts featuring traditional music from different regions
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market