Shoppers in 11 states can pick up clothes and school supplies tax-free this weekend, including Florida, Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Virginia and Oklahoma.
Author: Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY
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McDonald’s requires masks again for customers and employees in areas with high COVID transmission
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Apple to require masks in half of its US stores starting Thursday following CDC mask guidelines
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