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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• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 monthly listeners
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·Local businesses reported a 26% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings to give users more control over their data
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.