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 team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water system
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $580 million
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containers
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items