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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• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·A government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 10 new plant-based dishes
• ·Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policing
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness