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 tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world