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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• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in Paris
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·A leading streaming platform released an original series about a team of climate scientists
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow vegetables in space using recycled water
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers