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 popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original TV shows and movies
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season