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Even though Black Friday is still a few weeks away, a lot of stores, including Home Depot, are already offering huge discounts on top-selling items from well-known brands, giving you advance access to the holiday sales. You can shop Home Depot's Black Friday sale, which runs until December 4, and save up to 50% on a variety of home appliances, vacuums, power tools, smart home gadgets, furniture, and holiday décor. I frequently cover sales at well-known kitchen and home stores, so I am aware of which brands are truly worthwhile investments and what constitutes a good offer. I've compiled the top Home Depot early Black Friday bargains below, and I'll be adding to this list as the sale goes on. GO Ahead and SkipHome Depot's finest early Black Friday deals | Why rely on NBC Select? Selected....

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has recalled about 167,000 pounds of ground beef products, both fresh and frozen, due to potential E. coli contamination. The FSIS said they collaborated with the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture and Health to look into a connection between a number of reported illnesses and ground beef from Detroit, Michigan-based Wolverine Packing Co. As of Nov. 20, 15 individuals had been reported ill, with symptoms starting between Nov. 2 and Nov. 10. According to a news release from the FSIS, the Minnesota Department tested a sample of ground beef from Wolverine Packing Co. that same day and discovered that it contained a dangerous type of bacteria known as E. coli O157:H7. A list of all impacted products and pictures o...

The calculus for Republican senators already evaluating their professional qualifications as they choose whether to accompany their party leader on important government positions has been complicated by the serious sexual impropriety allegations against three of President-elect Donald Trump's high-profile Cabinet picks. Former Representative Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., his choice for attorney general, is charged with paying two other women for sex and having sex with a 17-year-old. (On Thursday afternoon, Gaetz withdrawn from consideration.) Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for defense secretary, was charged with sexual assault. Additionally, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his choice for secretary of health and human services, was charged this summer with groping a former family babysitter. The accusations ha...

Even while facial acne is the most prevalent kind, pimples can appear elsewhere, including on your back, chest, and even your butt. Yes, you read correctly. Butt acne, often known as buttne, is a true condition that can be extremely annoying. Treating the area can be challenging because it can be difficult to get to. Additionally, it may cause discomfort when sitting or wearing tight clothes. Fortunately, there are a number of preventative steps and methods to help you get rid of buttne. I talked to specialists to learn the precise way to treat blemishes on your behind. Read on to find out what they had to say. GO Ahead and SkipWhat is buttne? How did I choose the top 2024 buttne treatments? How can I avoid buttne? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks ...

A ballot proposition that would have progressively raised California's minimum wage to $18 per hour was narrowly defeated by voters, according to NBC News' prediction on Wednesday. This is the first time since 1996 that a ballot initiative to increase the state minimum wage has failed nationally. The California bill, which was on the ballot as Proposition 32, called for raising the minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2026, making it the highest in the country. With 92% of the vote counted, 50.8% of voters supported the no vote, compared to 49.2% who supported the yes vote. Opponents said that enacting the legislation would have increased costs for firms, which would have likely led to employee terminations, while supporters claimed that it would have benefited workers. The measure's opponents,...

Authorities confirmed Thursday that a Wisconsin man who staged his own death and left a lengthy trail of technological breadcrumbs across the US, Canada, and Europe is still alive. Ryan Borgwardt, a married father of two who was reported missing in August and now seems to be in Uzbekistan, has been contacted by deputies from the Green Lake County Sheriff's Office, according to officials. A video discussion between the department and Borgwardt, who was wearing an orange t-shirt and reassured everyone that he was fine, was played by the sheriff. Telling the camera, "Good evening, it's Ryan Borgwardt," "Today is November 11; it is roughly 10 a.m. for you all. My apartment is where I am. I have no issues and am safe and secure. Green Lake County Sheriff Mark Podoll told reporters that Borgward...

Update on November 21, 2024: We made changes to the AirTag's price. Amazon's pricing of $19 is still the lowest it has ever been, while Walmart and Best Buy have raised their prices. We would present an award to the Apple AirTag if we could. Oh, hold on, we have previously done so several times (e.g., a Giftable Tech award and Best Bluetooth Tracker for Travel honors). We have done a thorough study of this excellent Bluetooth tracker. Additionally, the Apple AirTag is available at the lowest price ever. Normally, an Apple AirTag costs $29, but right now, it's 34% off, making it only $19. The versatility of the Apple AirTag is its greatest feature. According to Rabinowitz, I use Apple AirTags for all types of travel, including visits abroad and commuting to work. He has one in his keys, su...

On Thursday, former Representative Matt Gaetz, a Republican from Florida, declared that he will not be running for president-elect Donald Trump's attorney general position. "My meetings with senators yesterday went really well. I value their insightful comments and the amazing support from so many people. Just one week after Trump declared he intended to nominate Gaetz to the role, Gaetz wrote in a post on X, "Even though the momentum was strong, it is evident that my confirmation was unjustly becoming a distraction to the crucial work of the Trump/Vance Transition." "I will be removing my name from consideration to be Attorney General because there is no time to squander on an unnecessary, drawn-out Washington dispute. On Day 1, Trump's DOJ needs to be operational and prepared, Gaetz cont...

Following Wednesday's $6.2 million sale of a single banana, grocery inflation just reached its highest point. The produce, which was duct-taped to a wall, cost cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun more than $6 million. The banana is a component of the artwork "Comedian," which was made by Maurizio Cattelan, an Italian humorist and artist. Naturally, Sun, the creator of cryptocurrency TRON, paid for the results of his efforts in the cryptocurrency world after competing against six other people for the artwork at a Sotheby's auction in New York City on Wednesday. In a statement on X, Sun stated, "I think this piece will inspire more thought and discussion in the future and will become a part of history." "I am honored to be the proud owner of this iconic work and look forward to it sparkin...

Around the holidays, I am frequently inundated with gifting queries in my role as tech reporter for NBC Select. Friends, relatives, and coworkers inquire about what to get their mother, father, brother, sister, uncle, cousin, or best friend. I want to purchase them a fitness tracker, but there's always a catch, like they already have a ton of Apple devices or they generally detest tech. Fortunately, over the years, I have evaluated and tested a wide range of computer items. I've included a range of tech and tech-related gifts in this guide that will appeal to each member of your list, be it your tech-hating dad or your gamer spouse who believes they have it all. SKIP AHEAD: Top-rated tech presents | Tech presents for housewives | Tech presents for vacationers | Tech presents for gamers | T...