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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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skills
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings