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 restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup will include both legendary artists and rising stars
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Podcast interviews famous scientist about new discoveries
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds