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 new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 22%
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce sugar intake
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·Motorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft