Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.

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 signingsA fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits

A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a bookA farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets

A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in needResearchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills

The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areasA tech company released a new operating system with improved security features

Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone developmentThe community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department

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• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
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• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer