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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• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise after the release of positive economic data
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·The government introduced new regulations to improve food safety standards
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep quality
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 580000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes