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 farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 55 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed foods for better health
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city center
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a healthcare provider
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship, securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament.
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance