A sports league added a new team from a small city

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce wasteResearchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated filmA severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuelScientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response

The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parksA famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection

Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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 days

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• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming