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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• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode feature
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·A drought in the agricultural region led to a 15% decrease in wheat production
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores