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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• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor helping 10 million children by 2030
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists