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 professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·A café started offering catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate events
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria