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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• ·City officials approved a plan to convert old factories into affordable housing
• ·Florist offers special arrangements for upcoming holiday celebrations
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·The stock market declined slightly due to inflation concerns
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fiction