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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• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·The central bank announced it would purchase government bonds to stimulate economic growth
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe