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 tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A famous singer announced a surprise concert to raise money for homeless shelters in major cities
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrights
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts including statues vases and coins