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 city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team
• ·A new social media app launched focusing on user data privacy and security
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a hospital to develop medical AI tools
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations