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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• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists for their work on developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city