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 author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood watch program with volunteer residents
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration