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 fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors