Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents

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 study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The university conducted a survey on student satisfaction with online courses
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A taxi company added 15 electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting carbon emissions by 25%
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·A new fitness trend gained popularity among young people
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks