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 fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials
• ·A music festival announced plans to use solar power for its stage equipment
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations