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 major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community center
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing