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 new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·A major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes