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 major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 10% over the past five years, thanks to conservation efforts.
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced courses
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·Researchers found a way to use AI to predict natural disasters (like earthquakes) up to 72 hours in advance
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce