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 government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A tech startup released a new device that helps monitor heart health at home
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students