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 supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·A government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system