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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• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemary
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Skateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks
• ·The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·An international aid organization delivered 12000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries