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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• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthly
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·A study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%
• ·Research finds that adequate hydration improves cognitive function
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break
• ·A study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills
• ·A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards