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 small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·A new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel
• ·Students organized a food drive that collected over 10000 pounds of non-perishable items
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote recycling
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas