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 farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years