Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

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 study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A city council
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·A new high-speed train service connecting two cities started today
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.