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 regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers.
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health