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 famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·A tech startup partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools that help nurses monitor patient vital signs
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·A bakery made gluten-free bread
• ·A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.