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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• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·Volunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025