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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• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·A cyclist won the national championship race by a margin of 2 minutes
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient Roman ruins in a small European village
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·Local businesses participated in a trade fair to showcase their products
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug