Wednesday, February 12
34+ best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop right now
News

34+ best early Walmart Black Friday deals to shop right now

Walmart customers can start their holiday shopping early this year with discounts of up to 70% off on a variety of categories, including tech, beauty, home and kitchen, and more, as Black Friday approaches. Walmart Plus members who have a monthly or annual subscription will have early online access to Black Friday discounts during the retailer's second holiday event, which begins Monday, Nov. 25 at 12 PM ET, after the retailer's first Black Friday discounts event, which runs from Nov. 11 to Nov. 17. Online access will be available to all other customers on November 25 at 5 PM ET, and in-store sales will start for everyone on November 29 at 6 AM local time. On Sunday, December 1, Cyber Monday sales begin at 5 p.m. ET for Walmart Plus members and 8 p.m. ET for all other consumers.Additionall...
Record number of Latinos set to join the Senate as the House loses a few Hispanic seats
News

Record number of Latinos set to join the Senate as the House loses a few Hispanic seats

The victory of Republican businessman Bernie Moreno in Ohio and Representative Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., would increase the number of Latinos in the Senate from five to seven, setting a new record. Despite a minor decline in Hispanic representation in the House, from 48 to 45, the 119th Congress will still have a few additional historic Latino MPs. Hispanic candidates successfully ran for congressional seats in 12 states in the 2024 election, hitting significant milestones in Arizona, Ohio, New Jersey, Washington, Colorado, and California, according to a recent analysis by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) evaluating Latino gains and losses in Congress. The analysis found no significant change in the political makeup of the Latino senators. Four Democ...
Supreme Court to hear a new challenge to the scope of federal agency power
News

Supreme Court to hear a new challenge to the scope of federal agency power

Washington By agreeing to hear a case on Friday regarding a Federal Communications Commission program that mandates that businesses fund telecommunications services in underdeveloped areas, the Supreme Court may further erode the authority of federal agencies. In a court with a conservative majority of 6-3 that supports their positions, the case represents the most recent chance for corporate interests to stifle regulators. The court asked the attorneys to explain whether the legal disagreement might be moot, leaving up the potential of avoiding a decision in the case. Whether Congress gave the FCC too much power to decide how much firms should pay in subsidies—a figure that is currently in the billions of dollars—is the larger legal question at stake in this case. The court might adopt ...
NBA warns of possible South American theft rings targeting players, NFL urges stars to secure homes
News

NBA warns of possible South American theft rings targeting players, NFL urges stars to secure homes

According to a memo acquired by NBC News on Friday, the NBA issued a similar warning to players earlier this week to protect their belongings from "well-organized, sophisticated" transnational crime networks. After a string of egregious house invasions that targeted some of the most well-known athletes in their respective sports, security officials with two of the biggest professional sports organizations in the world are on edge. The NBA's senior vice president and chief security officer, Leon Newsome, informed league presidents and general managers that FBI agents have briefed league officials, alerting them to the growing threat of "transnational South American Theft Groups (SATGs)" targeting "professional athletes and other high-net-worth individuals." "These SATGs are reportedly well-...
The history of Black Friday — and what 2024 may bring
News

The history of Black Friday — and what 2024 may bring

According to Barbara Kahn, a marketing expert at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Black Friday used to be a typical scenario, complete with lines encircling department shops, fighting over merchandise, and crowds so big they streamed out of retailers' front doors. However, the definition of the shopping event has evolved dramatically in recent years. Running into stores before dawn to take advantage of 24-hour doorbuster offers is no longer an option. Due to competition from Cyber Monday, Black Friday sales have mostly moved online, begun earlier, and lasted longer. Some even claim that Black November, the more general name experts use to characterize the month-long sales coming up to Thanksgiving weekend, has supplanted Black Friday. According to Kahn, "Black Friday used t...
19 best early Black Friday Target deals to shop right now
News

19 best early Black Friday Target deals to shop right now

Target is already giving discounts on clothing, tech, holiday décor, and other items as Black Friday draws near. Additionally, you can save 50% off your first year of Target Circle 360 membership during this time. Throughout the year, I often cover Target sales and offers as an associate reporter for NBC Select. I looked through sales on well-known companies for this sale and put up some good ones I think you should be aware of. Every product has a high rating and is discounted by at least 20%. Note that stock availability can change at any time. Since more and more things will be on sale as Black Friday approaches, I'll also be updating this post. GO Ahead and SkipNBC Select offers the best early Black Friday Target deals, more early Black Friday Target sales, and reasons to trust them. ...
Giants release struggling quarterback Daniel Jones after signing him to $160 million deal
News

Giants release struggling quarterback Daniel Jones after signing him to $160 million deal

Quarterback Daniel Jones is being let go by the Giants, formally capping a dismal stint in New York that saw them make just one postseason appearance in six seasons. According to the organization on Friday, the decision was made after Jones, who was demoted to the fourth string and officially benched this week, visited team authorities and requested the release. "Daniel has been a great representative of our organization, first class in every way," Giants president John Mara said on X. "The way things have turned out has disappointed us all. Daniel is well respected and greatly appreciated by us. We want the best for him in the future. For the first time since his benching was revealed, the quarterback spoke to the media Thursday. But this is football at the end of the day. We're in a busi...
The Amazon Kindle is a must-have for frequent readers and it’s currently on sale for its lowest price ever
News

The Amazon Kindle is a must-have for frequent readers and it’s currently on sale for its lowest price ever

I've used a Kindle ebook reader for more than five years, and I've used it on both my daily commute and several international excursions. It is small, has a bright light-sensitive e-ink display, and, best of all, has an amazing battery life. The Kindle Paperwhite can survive up to 12 weeks, whereas the Amazon Kindle can last up to 6 weeks. The statement that you can leave the Kindle in your backpack for weeks without having to worry about charging it is not hyperbole. Additionally, the 16GB storage allows them to hold thousands of books. The pricing of the Kindle and Kindle Paperwhite are currently the lowest they have ever been. Related select I tried the Kindle Scribe for two months here s my honest take on the nearly $350 e-reader Would you want more from NBC Select?...
21+ Secret Santa and white elephant gifts for 2024
News

21+ Secret Santa and white elephant gifts for 2024

Secret Santa and White Elephant gift exchanges are a common holiday custom, whether you like them or not. A White Elephant party typically involves everyone purchasing a gift within a specific budget, assembling all of the presents in a pile, and selecting a gift from the file by drawing numbers. Frequently, there are restrictions on whether guests may choose a freshly wrapped gift or one that has already been opened. Conversely, Secret Santa exchanges involve selecting a person's name from a bowl or hat and then purchasing a gift for them. In either scenario, it frequently entails finding a wonderful present for a someone you may not know well or at all. After all, these kinds of interactions frequently entail presenting a gift to a coworker you may not know, a friend of a friend, or even...
University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less
News

University of Texas System announces free tuition for students whose families earn $100K or less

The University of Texas System said on Wednesday that it will extend its free tuition offer to all families earning $100,000 or less annually. The initiative, an extension of its Promise Plus program, received preliminary approval from the Board of Regents. Beginning in the fall of 2025, undergraduate students will be eligible for free tuition, which will cover both tuition and fees. The UT System stated in a press release that the action will position it as one of the few in the United States to provide such a comprehensive financial aid benefit. With more than 256,000 students enrolled, the school system—which consists of nine universities and five health facilities—is the biggest university system in the state and among the biggest public systems nationwide. The program's expansion foll...