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

(责任编辑：任岩)

• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·The city held a street festival with live music, food stalls, and craft vendors
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students