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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• ·A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·The government announced plans to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, including wind farms and solar power plants.
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health