Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

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 spending time with pets can reduce anxiety and depression, improving overall mental well-being.
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·The government introduced new guidelines for safe outdoor gatherings
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A city started a program to help homeless individuals find housing and employment
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic