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 discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over a certain amount
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime match
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line