Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·A farmers market added more vendors selling artisanal products
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel