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 drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·The national rugby team secured a historic victory against their long-time rivals in the regional championship
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution