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 software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive games
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday season
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries.
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels