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 clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the international tournament
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale