Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risksA new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists

Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping schemeThe national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

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• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.