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 bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in five years
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·International organizations delivered 10000 tons of food aid to a region facing severe drought
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams