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 major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety