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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• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors