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 famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities