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 smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool that makes procedures less invasive
• ·A renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated