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 local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.