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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• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads in mountainous areas
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads in mountainous areas
• ·A museum offered guided tours in multiple languages
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs