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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• ·The government allocated funds to build new hospitals in rural areas with limited healthcare
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibits
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·A sports equipment store donated 100 sets of gear to a youth sports program