The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games

Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetesCandle company supports reforestation with each saleAmbulance service offers free first aid classes to community members

TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeResearchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks

The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scamsA large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings

Doctors recommended annual health checkups to catch potential issues earlyThe community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals

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• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·A new study showed that 75% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms
• ·A volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games after winning the continental qualifier
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning