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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• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases