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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• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contest
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·A sports league announced a new season schedule with more games in smaller cities
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication