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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• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A severe earthquake hit a coastal town causing significant building damage and several injuries
• ·A new survey found 70% of consumers prefer brands prioritizing sustainability
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a leading university
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older models
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 10 years
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills