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Some still do 08/10/2021 10:09am • A website is one of the most basic tools for reaching customers a business has, but a surprising number of small business owners don't have one, according to a survey by Digital.com, which regularly reviews web hosting, design and e-commerce platform companies. In its poll of 1,250 small retail b Back-to-School Supplies for In-Person, Hybrid Class 08/10/2021 12:00am • Be prepared for anything this school year.The return to in-person classes this school year may be a significant adjustment for students who have been engaged in primarily virtual learning during the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, some districts may be weighing hybrid or entirely virtual learning o Buying a car from the couch? You'll pay more 08/09/2021 09:48am • In this Sunday, July 25, 2021, photograph, a handful of 2021 models are displayed at a Mercedes Benz dealership in Littleton, Colo. 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