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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• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young groups to get vaccinated
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy system powered by wind and solar
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults