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 construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festival
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast helps children perform better in school