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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• ·Farmers used new irrigation techniques to improve crop yields during dry months
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·A government program helped first-time homebuyers
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry.
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus