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Shoppers wear protective face masks as they look for Black Friday deals at an outlet store store in Ellenton, Florida. AP
Shoppers wear protective face masks as they look for Black Friday deals at an outlet store store in Ellenton, Florida. AP
Americans still shopping despite inflation and soaring prices at the pump
President Joe Biden assures citizens that grocery and retail shelves will be stocked
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23 November, 2021