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 new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Study reveals that social media use affects sleep patterns in teenagers
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·Police department partners with neighborhood watch groups to reduce theft
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthly
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models