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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• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·Tech company Samsung unveiled a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A tech company donated old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A famous artist held their first exhibition in the country for ten years
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time