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 study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to global political tensions
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar