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 city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·Local farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season