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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• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countries
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goods
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·A major airline offered special deals for travelers booking trips in advance
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·Magazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee