Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders

Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migrationThe city’s public transport system launched an app to track buses

Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease riskA popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey team announced its new roster

A local business association organized a networking eventThe government launched a campaign to encourage recycling

A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech

Weather experts predicted a mild winter this yearA coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesThe railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds

A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremonyResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

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• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for second consecutive year
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states