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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• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 21 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil health