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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• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from 50 different cultures
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·Researchers discovered a way to use quantum computing to solve complex climate models improving weather prediction accuracy
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains