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 study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center began
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked opponent
• ·A famous actor donated their collection of movie memorabilia to a film museum
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park