Author: anthony
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City council approves riverside park expansion after two-year debate
The plan adds 40 acres of green space, a cycle bridge and a flood-ready wetland along the old freight yards.
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Regional rail line to run every 10 minutes from next spring
Transit officials say new signalling and six extra trains will cut average waits in half on the busiest corridor.
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Heatwave prompts cooling centres to open across three states
Forecasters expect temperatures 10 degrees above normal through the weekend, with overnight lows offering little relief.
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Library card sign-ups hit a record as branches add tool and seed lending
Borrowers can now check out drills, sewing machines and heirloom tomato seeds alongside books.
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New coastal weather station network will sharpen storm forecasts
Forty low-cost sensors along the shoreline feed live wind and surge data to forecasters every minute.
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School districts trial four-day weeks to recruit and keep teachers
Early surveys show strong support from staff, while parents ask for more childcare options on the fifth day.
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Stocks edge higher as investors weigh fresh inflation data
Large-cap tech led the gains while energy shares slipped with oil prices.
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Gold holds near record as central banks keep buying
Analysts point to steady official-sector demand and a softer dollar as the main supports.
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Five budgeting habits that actually stick, according to planners
Automating savings on payday and a weekly 10-minute money check-in topped the list.
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Mortgage rates dip for a third straight week
The average 30-year fixed rate fell to its lowest level in four months, nudging refinancing applications higher.