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 team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder in children
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a self-serve dog wash station
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month