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 tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss