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 fashion designer created a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic to raise awareness about ocean pollution
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·The military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regions
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournament
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·Doctors recommended reducing sugar intake to improve health
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team