A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films

Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.

Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.

A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

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 signings

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• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior center
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance