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 severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small cities
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition