Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year

Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highwayPodcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happinessPet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materials

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• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A tech startup introduced a new device that monitors air quality in homes
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness