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 local animal shelter organized an adoption event, finding homes for over 50 dogs and cats.
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes