The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decadeA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day

The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveriesVolunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project

A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

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• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2300 years
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastings
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases