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 tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area, dating back over 2,000 years.
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·A classic rock band announced a farewell tour after 40 years of performing
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months.
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app