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 team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 14-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A café started offering catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate events
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·A hospital started a program to provide mental health services to veterans
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production