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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• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief
• ·The local community organized a festival to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage
• ·A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition