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 study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 40% in adults.
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn a new language in weeks
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels