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 fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young groups to get vaccinated
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·A tech company developed a new app that helps users track and reduce food waste
• ·A study found urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 20% in city centers
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030