Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
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 city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
- ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
- ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
- ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
- ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
- ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
- ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
- ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
- ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible buses
- ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
- ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
- ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
- ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
- ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
- ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
- ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
- ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
- ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
- ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
- ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author