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 team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A soccer player scored a hat-trick (three goals) in a 4-1 victory over their rivals
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·The local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat, almond, and soy milk