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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• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·Researchers found a new oil spill cleanup method
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store