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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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who fly during weekday mornings
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators