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 famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $10,000 for a local cancer research center
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·The stock market climbed 1.8% following the release of strong employment data
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety