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 bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit