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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• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·The city implemented a new program to reduce litter in public spaces
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy