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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• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health, reducing pesticide use by 20%
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health reasons
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·Movie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects