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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• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·The government launched a program to encourage renewable energy use
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by wildfire damage
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community center
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season