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

(责任编辑：Mind Wellness)

• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital