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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• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A café hosted a trivia night with prizes for the winning team
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·A cybersecurity update was rolled out for all major operating systems to fix a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take control of devices
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws