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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• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A new study showed that listening to podcasts while commuting can reduce stress levels
• ·A popular streaming service launched exclusive content featuring award-winning actors
• ·A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief
• ·A local theater hosted a film festival featuring independent films
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a larger selection of products
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes
• ·A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home