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 popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·A global shipping crisis caused delays in supply chains leading to shortages of consumer goods in some regions
• ·A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·A city started a program to help homeless individuals find housing and employment
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals