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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• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·A tech company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starch
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime