A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.

Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.

A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency due to the spread of a new infectious disease variant.A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

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 signings

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• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobs
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The government planned to build more bike-sharing stations in the city
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with improved performance
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local and regional artists
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent