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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• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·The national basketball team won a crucial game to advance in the tournament
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that can last longer than traditional ones
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technology
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region