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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• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and honey from local beekeepers
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night
• ·Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago