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I found the 29+ best Walmart Black Friday deals you can still shop

Although Black Friday is technically gone, Walmart customers can still take advantage of discounts of up to 70% off in a variety of categories, such as technology, cosmetics, kitchenware, and more. Cyber Monday, which begins on Sunday, December 1 at 5 PM ET for Walmart Plus members and 8 PM ET for all other shoppers, will see many of these offers expire.Additionally, from now until December 2, you can receive 50% off a Walmart Plus subscription. I've been covering Walmart sales events for more than a year as an associate SEO reporter for NBC Select. To identify the greatest early Walmart Black Friday deals that were truly worth buying for, I sifted through the reductions. All of the ones listed below are highly regarded and have at least 20% off. Throughout Black Friday, I'll keep updatin...
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Rush orders, cut costs, crossed fingers: How small businesses are preparing for Trump tariffs

Donald Trump, the incoming president, is not wasting any time in announcing that tariffs will be a top priority on the first day of office. Small businesses are already taking precautions against anticipated cost hikes or considering whether to absorb the financial impact or pass it on to customers as his inauguration approaches in less than two months. Trump declared on Truth Social on Monday that he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico in addition to a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. He didn't restate his demands for universal import taxes while on the campaign trail, and some analysts believe his suggested trade restrictions will be challenged in court. Nevertheless, small firms that had anxiously watched the plans during the campaign argue that time is running ...
Rush orders, cut costs, crossed fingers: How small businesses are preparing for Trump tariffs
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Rush orders, cut costs, crossed fingers: How small businesses are preparing for Trump tariffs

Donald Trump, the incoming president, is not wasting any time in announcing that tariffs will be a top priority on the first day of office. Small businesses are already taking precautions against anticipated cost hikes or considering whether to absorb the financial impact or pass it on to customers as his inauguration approaches in less than two months. Trump declared on Truth Social on Monday that he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico in addition to a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. He didn't restate his demands for universal import taxes while on the campaign trail, and some analysts believe his suggested trade restrictions will be challenged in court. Nevertheless, small firms that had anxiously watched the plans during the campaign argue that time is running ...
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Over a year after Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners hit another breaking point

Last August, Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan and Native Hawaiian, lost her home to the Maui wildfires. Since her rental assistance ended two months ago, the costs of rebuilding for her family of six are prohibitive. Additionally, she was turned down when she attempted to obtain an extension. Additionally, she wasn't eligible for FEMA assistance until her rent was due. After exhausting all available resources, longtime inhabitants of Lahaina find themselves at a rare crossroads: either leave the only place they have ever known or find a way to stay, which seems impossible. After spending the first several months after the fire submitting claims and being moved into hotels, many Lahaina homeowners found that their insurance coverage for rental assistance stopped in October. They ar...
Over a year after Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners hit another breaking point
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Over a year after Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners hit another breaking point

Last August, Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan and Native Hawaiian, lost her home to the Maui wildfires. Since her rental assistance ended two months ago, the costs of rebuilding for her family of six are prohibitive. Additionally, she was turned down when she attempted to obtain an extension. Additionally, she wasn't eligible for FEMA assistance until her rent was due. After exhausting all available resources, longtime inhabitants of Lahaina find themselves at a rare crossroads: either leave the only place they have ever known or find a way to stay, which seems impossible. After spending the first several months after the fire submitting claims and being moved into hotels, many Lahaina homeowners found that their insurance coverage for rental assistance stopped in October. They ar...
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49+ best Black Friday Target deals still live right now

Even though Black Friday is passed, Target is still offering some great discounts this weekend. Many of the bargains, which are available through Cyber Monday, are on computer, home, kitchen, and other items. You can ask for a price adjustment if you buy something from Target (online or in-store) and the price drops on or before December 24. As an assistant reporter for NBC Select, I regularly cover Target shopping events. I spent weeks sifting through sales to locate the finest Black Friday Target bargains that were truly worth purchasing. All of the ones listed below are highly regarded and have at least 20% off. I used price monitors wherever I could to make sure the deals were the lowest they had been for at least three months. This list will be updated often during Black Friday. GO Ah...
49+ best Black Friday Target deals still live right now
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49+ best Black Friday Target deals still live right now

Even though Black Friday is passed, Target is still offering some great discounts this weekend. Many of the bargains, which are available through Cyber Monday, are on computer, home, kitchen, and other items. You can ask for a price adjustment if you buy something from Target (online or in-store) and the price drops on or before December 24. As an assistant reporter for NBC Select, I regularly cover Target shopping events. I spent weeks sifting through sales to locate the finest Black Friday Target bargains that were truly worth purchasing. All of the ones listed below are highly regarded and have at least 20% off. I used price monitors wherever I could to make sure the deals were the lowest they had been for at least three months. This list will be updated often during Black Friday. GO Ah...
As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern
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As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern

The Summary The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Saturday. Its pattern of activity surprised forecasters: The season got busy early and produced strong, late storms, but what is usually considered the peak period was quiet. Climate change most likely made the observed storms more severe. Forecasters are assessing the many surprises of a peculiar, destructive hurricane season that officially ends on Saturday. Philip Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University who specializes in forecasting Atlantic hurricanes, stated, "Every year there are one or two things that make me scratch my head, and this year I was doing more head-scratching than normal." As early as April, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its highest-ever forecast, an...
As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern
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As hurricane season ends, researchers take stock of unexpected pattern

The Summary The Atlantic hurricane season officially ends Saturday. Its pattern of activity surprised forecasters: The season got busy early and produced strong, late storms, but what is usually considered the peak period was quiet. Climate change most likely made the observed storms more severe. Forecasters are assessing the many surprises of a peculiar, destructive hurricane season that officially ends on Saturday. Philip Klotzbach, a meteorologist at Colorado State University who specializes in forecasting Atlantic hurricanes, stated, "Every year there are one or two things that make me scratch my head, and this year I was doing more head-scratching than normal." As early as April, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued its highest-ever forecast, an...
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What the 2024 polls got right — and what they got wrong

Now that almost all of the ballots for the 2024 election have been counted, we can thoroughly assess how well the national and battleground polls performed this year. The conclusion: Despite their flaws, they were more correct than incorrect, particularly in light of the difficulties and previous failures of the polling industry. First, let's look at the presidential horse race results. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump were equal at 49% each in the latest national NBC News poll, while the national RealClearPolitics average for the two-way race was 48.7% for Harris and 48.6% for Trump. Additionally, the New York Times averaged Trump at 48% and Harris at 49%. As of right now, the actual outcome of the popular vote is as follows, albeit it may somewhat alter during the final ballot count: Harri...