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 major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·A famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countries
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development, finding long-term impacts
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that drew over 150 attendees
• ·Study reveals that spending time with pets reduces feelings of loneliness
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount