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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• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $650 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage recycling
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and music
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities