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 photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·A new study showed that eating breakfast can help maintain a healthy weight
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people