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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• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·An energy company announced it will close all coal-fired power plants by 2028
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning building
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students