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 police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagers
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable