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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• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·Doctors recommended regular health check-ups to prevent serious diseases
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·The United Nations released a report warning that global temperatures could rise by 2.7°C by 2100 if current emission trends continue.