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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• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate its cultural heritage, featuring traditional music, dance, and food.
• ·An international aid organization delivered 12000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-1
• ·A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect consumers from fraud and false advertising by businesses.