A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skillsA winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice

A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·A community organized a clean air day where residents were encouraged to walk, bike, or carpool instead of driving
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate a national holiday with floats music and marching bands
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease