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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• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2035
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal properties
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A city installed public art murals in downtown areas, attracting more tourists
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%