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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• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A national park closed a popular campground due to a wildfire in the surrounding area
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance