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 study found that taking short walks during work breaks improves productivity and focus
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers’ rights
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying