Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days

A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of AfricaResearchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies

Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footageA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal beverage made with locally sourced honeyThe city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood

Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple bloomsA legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album

The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentThe city implemented a program to recycle electronic waste

A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinationsResearchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly

The government planned to build more bike-sharing stations in the cityA tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer

(责任编辑：Knowledge Bites)

• ·A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrations
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030