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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• ·The postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet