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 city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic water-sharing agreement after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups