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 government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.