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 hockey team won a crucial match to stay in the competition
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years to critical acclaim
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035
• ·A famous artist held their first exhibition in the country for ten years
• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth