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 national football team announced its squad for the upcoming tournament
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience
• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each