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 study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $550 million
• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·A charity collected donations of stuffed animals for children in hospitals
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste