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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• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets