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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• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a international film festival
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 38 countries over the next year
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A new study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels and improve mental health.
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds