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 bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function