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 school started a robotics club that competed in a state tournament and placed second
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games and activities for all ages
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week improves brain health
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on various topics
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project