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 farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of canned soup due to a possible contamination issue
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled its latest smartphone model, featuring advanced camera technology and longer battery life.
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant