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 hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area.
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·A new fitness app helped users create personalized workout plans