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 global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A famous actor announced they will retire from acting after their upcoming film, which is set to be released next year.
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country