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 government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to reduce youth crime
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·Sports team signs star player to a five year contract