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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• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship defeating their rival by 15 points
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A charity organization supported education programs for children in poor communities
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·A fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles