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 pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A city improved its public transportation system by adding more buses
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A construction project to renovate an old movie theater into a performing arts center began
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locations
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units