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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• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds, with most packages now arriving within 2 days.
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·A tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles