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 tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and cookies
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a thrilling final match