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 university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·The school district announced that teachers will receive additional training in mental health support
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health reasons
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 10% over the past five years, thanks to conservation efforts.
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery