A popular streaming platform added a new category for independent films

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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• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·A bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption
• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help fight a cholera outbreak in a developing country
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.