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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• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children receive all necessary vaccinations
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries, calling for increased donations.
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts