A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biologyA community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residents

A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year

Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adultsA study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings

A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners