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 central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructure
• ·Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $580 million
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·The city held a parade to celebrate a national holiday
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victory
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters