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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• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·A new high-speed train service connecting two cities started today
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams, jellies, and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A famous director announced a new film project based on a true historical event