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 medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·A city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks