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 launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schools
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to reduce youth crime