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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• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in poor countries
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health, reducing pesticide use by 20%
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life