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 well-known artist’s latest exhibition opened to positive reviews drawing over 12000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A theater company announced a new production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations
• ·Bakery introduces new line of gluten free products
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months