A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films

Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.

Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.

A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·A popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A city council
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms