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 sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforests of South America
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending