A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee

A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligenceThe military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month

A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airportsA tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employeesLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verseA fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus

Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention

The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the cityScientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes

The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for studentsA new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow vegetables in space using recycled water
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·Marine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in international markets
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts