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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• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarity
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%