The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.

Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e booksLocal government organizes clean up event for city parks

Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday seasonArchaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 yearsDietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals

Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival timesPhotography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlife

Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks

Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniorsThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crimeAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

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• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·Pet groomer uses hypoallergenic products for pets with sensitive skin
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·A new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities was officially opened, cutting travel time by half.
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care