A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025

A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art centerA study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly

A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduledThe military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regionsA school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income

A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodationsA heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts

Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial loggingA drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens

A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical researchThe government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communitiesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

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• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·The stock market experienced a slight increase following positive economic reports
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth