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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• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·A new virtual reality (VR) headset was released that weighs 50% less than previous models reducing user fatigue
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·A tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production