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 tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·A clothing store launched an online website, allowing customers to shop from anywhere in the country
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficient
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Public library offers free 3D printing workshops for community members