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 firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adults
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A library started a teen book club focused on young adult fiction, drawing 20+ members
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners