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 railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·Scientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament, ending their bid for the championship.
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers