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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• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother, creamier coffee option
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its release
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities