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 team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding