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 identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·The national volleyball team won a decisive victory securing their spot in the Olympic Games
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with ancient grains
• ·A small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·A new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by half
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes