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 luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park
• ·Study finds that journaling about positive experiences boosts happiness levels
• ·Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened with modern amenities
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster