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• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·A tech company donated computers to schools in poor areas
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·A team of scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel, offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis.
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·The government provided support to families struggling with rising living costs
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online services to offer digital book rentals