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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• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish that glows in the dark
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·Parliament voted to pass a revised budget bill aimed at improving public healthcare and education funding
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play wind instruments
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas with limited healthcare access
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology access
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases