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 council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid training to schools
• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day