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 transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops
• ·A new survey found that 75% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability