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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• ·Engineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational content
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage