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 research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employees
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein