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 space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·Local schools updated their curriculum to include more practical skills
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss global food security issues
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function