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 severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state competition
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce a salary cap to ensure fair competition among teams
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce loneliness in seniors by 40%
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods