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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• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year.
• ·A study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation services
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and qualified for a national tournament
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure