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 musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
- ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
- ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
- ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
- ·A historic peace agreement was signed between two neighboring countries after three years of diplomatic negotiations.
- ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
- ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
- ·A new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training
- ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
- ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
- ·A small business owner started a blog to share tips and advice related to their industry
- ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
- ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
- ·Students won an international award for their science project
- ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
- ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
- ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
- ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
- ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
- ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus