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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• ·The government invested in new technology to improve public services
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·A farm started selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a online ordering system
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original TV shows and movies
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts