Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

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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• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled its latest smartphone model, featuring advanced camera technology and longer battery life.
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Video game studio announces collaboration with famous comic book artist for new game
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation