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 prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bags
• ·Local police organized a community safety workshop for residents
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fire
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030