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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• ·Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaigns
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 beds
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines
• ·A software company updated its program with user-requested features
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health