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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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn a new language in weeks
• ·A catering company expanded its menu to include more plant based meal options
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035