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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• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A charity organization distributed winter coats and blankets to homeless individuals in urban areas
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A leading streaming platform released an original series about a team of climate scientists
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland