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 charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing that became a trend among young adults
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.