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 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing line
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·Engineers completed a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood