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 airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·A restaurant started offering family-style meals on weekends to encourage shared dining experiences
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·The university opened a new research center focused on artificial intelligence
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A music festival attracted over 100000 attendees from across the country
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing vessel in protected marine area
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities