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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• ·Police seized $75000 worth of counterfeit electronics in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A school started a garden club where students grow vegetables to sell at the farmers market
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $65000
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·Local cafes reported a 38% increase in customers during morning hours due to new menu items
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers