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 sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·The government introduced new regulations to protect endangered species from illegal hunting and habitat destruction.
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults