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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• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·The city held a food festival featuring dishes from different cultures around the world
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·A rugby team won the national cup after a 30-15 victory in the final match
• ·Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammation
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A charity organization distributed food supplies to families in need
• ·Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·The military conducted a series of training exercises in a remote region to enhance readiness for potential threats.
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days