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 museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators