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 sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in Africa
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents