Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

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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• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·A sports team signed a star player
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayers
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years