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 city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column highlighting local environmental initiatives
• ·A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·Researchers found that drinking a cup of warm milk before bed can improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program