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 hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to test theories about black holes
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A coffee shop hosted a charity fundraiser where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school