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 city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition line
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·A research team found evidence that a certain type of marine life is adapting to rising ocean temperatures.