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 national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·A farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers