A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025

A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art centerA study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly

A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduledThe military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regionsA school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income

A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodationsA heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts

Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial loggingA drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens

A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical researchThe government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communitiesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

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• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A tech company donated 100 laptops to a local school district to support remote learning
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·A smartphone company released new accessories
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program