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 museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A new TV series based on a comic book became a hit with both critics and audiences
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locations
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.