Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

A cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditionsA museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million

A city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from 50 different culturesA popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season after high ratings in its fourth seasonA cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages

A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive designA national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final

A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds

A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victoryA tech company donated money to a local school for science equipment

A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summerA bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays

A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building projectA research study showed that exercise can improve memory in older adults

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• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·The government announced plans to invest in renewable energy projects across the country
• ·The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children