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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• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original TV shows and movies
• ·The government introduced new regulations to protect endangered species from illegal hunting and habitat destruction.
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year
• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects