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 photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·Local businesses participated in a community fair to showcase their products and services
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops