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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• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country