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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• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·Scientists found that listening to classical music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·The local library expanded its collection of digital books and resources
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.