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 coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes