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 famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A new highway opened connecting two major cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·A drought in the agricultural region led to a 15% decrease in wheat production