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 tech startup secured $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered education tool
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·A software company offered training for new users
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·A fashion brand used natural dyes
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·The government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods