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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• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds, with most packages now arriving within 2 days.
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program