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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• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program
• ·A charity organization supported education programs for children in poor communities
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·Movie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·Survey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 25% over the past decade.
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs