A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films

Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.

Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.

A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

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 signings

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• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teams
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning