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 library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life