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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• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.
• ·Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better health
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·The stock market experienced a slight increase following positive economic reports
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·A local middle school’s debate team won the state championship after defeating 30 competing teams
• ·A bakery created a special edition cake to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs