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 community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehicles
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market