A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the seasonal fluA popular social media platform introduced new privacy features

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental healthA famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine

The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning building

Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweightGolf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program

Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college studentsTea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school puts on holiday performance with live music

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• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey