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 government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A new study revealed that remote work has increased employee productivity by an average of 12% for companies in the tech sector.
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use