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 new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 13% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A hospital launched a new program to provide mental...
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals