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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• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for locals
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·Running club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year