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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• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·The local community center offered free tutoring for students after school
• ·The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers