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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• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce 50 new original shows next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry