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 tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster