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 city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce
• ·A sports team signed a new star player from another team
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws