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 community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s indigenous history
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season
• ·A restaurant started offering breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant to provide clean drinking water to more residents
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm