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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• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contest
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthma
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·A school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes to color its products
• ·Local authorities opened a new homeless shelter in the downtown area, providing beds and support services for 200 people.