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 using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A clothing brand announced a recycling program for old clothes to reduce waste
• ·Local schools hosted a science fair where students presented projects on environmental conservation
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Airlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand