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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• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books