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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• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit perfectly
• ·A local business association organized a workshop on social media marketing for small businesses
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health