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 famous fashion designer showcased their latest collection at an international fashion show, featuring sustainable and eco-friendly materials.
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respect
• ·Study finds that listening to jazz music reduces stress during work deadlines
• ·A hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to transplant a 3D-printed organ into a patient.
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal products
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star