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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• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A new restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ opened to long waiting lists
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory loss
• ·A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections
• ·A hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care