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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• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A farm launched an online ordering system allowing customers to purchase fresh produce for home delivery
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A professional golfer won their first major championship, defeating the world’s number one player in a dramatic final round.
• ·Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.