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 Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world
• ·A new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past year
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $590 million
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food, music, and traditions from their heritage
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring 10 local poets, with proceeds going to a literacy charity
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active