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 fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinkles
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller