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• Walmart has tons of deals for Cyber Monday 2020 — here are the best ones available now, plus everything you need to know

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  Walmart will offer tons of deals for Cyber Monday — here's what you need to know ahead of November 30
  Walmart; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderIf you're hoping to shop online and save big during Cyber Monday 2020, you'll definitely want to shop Walmart's deals. While it often plays second fiddle to Best Buy, Target, and Amazon, Walmart offers some of the best deals on TVs, electronics, and kitchen a
  
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• Biden will leave decision about who gets the coronavirus vaccine first up to public health experts and scientists, his COVID-19 advisor says

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  A photo illustration show a syringe. Argentina was selected to test a vaccine against COVID-19, it is estimated that the clinical phases will begin in August.
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  Last week, Pfizer and BioNTech filed for emergency authorization of their coronavirus vaccine with the Food and Drug Administration. 
  Once a vaccine is authorized, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will go through the information on the vaccine and vote on whether to
  
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• The Supreme Court refused to get involved in the case of a Louisiana pastor who ignored the governor's order banning large gatherings

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  Pastor Tony Spell talks with journalists before attending Sunday service at the Life Tabernacle megachurch challenging state orders against assembling in large groups to prevent the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.
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  US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday declined to become involved in a case that took aim at Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, The Monroe Star-News reported.
  In the spring, Central, Louisiana, Pastor Tony Spell ope
  
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• Rep. Jim Clyburn says that Biden should select more Black appointees for high-ranking administration posts

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  House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn of South Carolina played a pivotal role in President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the South Carolina Democratic Primary in February 2020.
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  Rep. Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, a close ally of Joe Biden, said that the president-elect has fallen short in nominating Black figures to top positions in the administration, according to The Hill.
  "From all I hear, Black people have been given fair consideration," Clyburn told The Hill. "But there
  
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• Cyber Monday Apple AirPods deals slash nearly $60 off AirPods Pro, and $50 off AirPods with Wired Charging or with Wireless Charging

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  The latest versions of Apple AirPods — including the AirPods Pro — are on sale at Best Buy right now.
  Crystal Cox/Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyApple's AirPods and AirPods Pro are two of the most popular and acclaimed tech accessories today, and are worth buying even when there isn't a Cyber Monday deal. Luckily for you, we're already seeing Cyber Monday AirPod
  
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• Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals are available now, and the Apple Watch Series 6 is at an all-time low of $330

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Hollis Johnson/Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderThe Apple Watch is the best smartwatch we've ever tried, and it's on sale for Cyber Week.You can save on the older Apple Watch Series 3 and the brand-new SE and Series 6 models. Looking for more great deals? Check out our Apple Cyber Week deals and the rest of our Cyber Monday coverage on Insider Reviews.The Apple Watch is our favorite smartwatch, but i
  
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• The 250+ best Cyber Monday store sales of 2020, from big-box retailers to our favorite startups

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Crystal Cox/Business InsiderIt's easy to get overwhelmed by the mass of Cyber Monday deals that November brings every year. This year, the event falls on November 30, during which you can expect to see major players like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy to drop tons of excellent deals alongside retail startups we love, like Leesa, Brooklinen, Bombas, and Tommy John.We're keeping track of all the o
  
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• Kohl's has several early Cyber Monday deals happening now, plus you can still earn $10 in Kohl's Cash for every $50 you spend

  28-11-2020 20:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Kohl's; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderCyber Monday 2020 is November 30. Kohl's sale, which runs through December 2, is expected to offer deals on all kinds of merchandise, from electronics to toys to home goods.For Cyber Monday, one of the best deals from Kohl's is its Kohl's Cash promotion, where you'll get $10 for each $50 you spend.Below, we rounded up everything we know so far about Kohl's Cyber Mond
  
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• Cyber Monday TV deals from top brands, like Samsung, LG, TCL, Sony, and more are going strong right now

  28-11-2020 19:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Alyssa Powell/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyTVs and home theater equipment are among the best Cyber Monday tech deals, for nearly all budgets and from all the best known brands. If you're in the market for a new TV before the upcoming sports season or to build out an upgraded home theater, there are Cyber Monday TV deals happening right now, on Saturday through Sunday.However, remember t
  
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• Hong Kong's leader is being paid in cash due to US sanctions. Carrie Lam earns $56,000 a month and says money is now piling up at her house.

  28-11-2020 18:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam attends a news conference following the annual policy address in Hong Kong on November 25, 2020.
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  Hong Kong Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said she has to keep "piles of cash" at home due to US sanctions.
  She said: "The government is paying me cash for my salary because I don't have a bank account."
  Lam earns $672,000 per year and is one of the highest-paid leaders in the world, according to the BBC.
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• Cindy McCain is under consideration to become US Ambassador to the United Kingdom: report

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  Cindy McCain.
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  President-elect Joe Biden is considering Cindy McCain to serve as US Ambassador to the United Kingdom, according to a report from The Times of London.
  McCain, the wife of the late Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona, endorsed Biden's 2020 presidential campaign against President Donald Trump.
  McCain has long endured a wave of attacks against her late husband by President Donald Trump.
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• Target's Cyber Monday sale will include deals on home essentials, kitchen appliances, and electronics — here's everything you need to know, plus early deals happening now

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Target; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderBlack Friday is over, but Cyber Monday is on November 30, and we expect Target to offer plenty of discounts.Target hasn't released formal details about its Cyber Monday sale beyond its usual ad, but we expect many of the deals we saw on Black Friday will make a return for or stretch until the event next week.Below are some of the best Cyber Monday deals currentl
  
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• The Best Black Friday 2020 Deals Right Now: Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, & More

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Crystal Cox/Business InsiderSome of the best Black Friday deals of 2020 only last for a few hours, so it's smart to jump on a good discount whenever you see them — and we're here to help.All day long, we're live-blogging the best Black Friday deals you can take advantage of in real-time — which right now includes deals on Apple's AirPods, the Apple Macbook Pro, and the Theragun Mini massage gun.
  
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• Kim Jong-Un is reportedly displaying 'excessive anger' over the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, ordering the execution of two people

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  North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un speaks during the Russia - North Korea Summit on April 25, 2019, in Vladivostok, Russia.
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  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is said to be angry about the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday.
  According to the Associated Press, Kim has ordered the execution of at least two people, locked down the capital of Pyongyang, and implemented other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19.
  One of the
  
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• Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh was remembered as a 'gentle soul' by his colleagues and acquaintances

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  Tony Hsieh.
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  Colleagues of Tony Hsieh have paid tribute to the popular entrepreneur, who has died aged 46.
  Former Zappos executive Alfred Lin remembered Hsieh as a "gentle soul," and said: "We'll remember Tony for that and the happiness he brought to so many people."
  The pair first worked together when they cofounded LinkExchange, which they sold to Microsoft for $265 million. 
  Other colleagues and acquaintances who shared memories of Hsieh incl
  
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• Trump reportedly wants to hold a 2024 campaign event during Biden's inauguration

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  President Donald Trump.
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  Donald Trump is considering hosting a campaign event for a 2024 presidential bid in January, the Daily Beast reported. 
  The event might fall on the same day as President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20. 
  The Daily Beast, citing sources close to the president, reported that Trump is attempting to stay relevant even as the world prepares for a Biden administration.
  The discussions of a 2024 campaign event mark the latest
  
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• China is testing homemade engines that would allow its transport planes to carry tanks to the front line

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  China's Y-20 at Airshow China 2018 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, November 6, 2018.
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  Many Chinese warplanes rely on Russian engines, but a homemade engine could increase their range and capacity.
  That would allow China's transport aircraft to carry the country's main battle tank, the 99A, around the world.
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  China is testing a domestically designed engine for its military transport planes that could replace the
  
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• The best Cyber Monday tech deals live right now at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and more stores before November 30

  28-11-2020 17:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Apple; Walmart; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderTable of Contents: Masthead StickyCyber Monday 2020 is now fewer than two days away on Monday, November 30, the week after Thanksgiving and Black Friday – but there are deals live right now on Saturday through Sunday. There are some great tech deals for Cyber Monday from Amazon, Best Buy, and many other retailers. Regardless of retailer, po
  
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• The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2020 deals live now include $45 off the Kindle Paperwhite and a $19 Echo Dot

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  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Amazon; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderCyber Monday is almost here and Amazon offers some of the best deals during one of the last big sales events of the year.Amazon, like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart, is expected to have a ton of deals on everything, including the latest TVs, speakers, headphones, laptops, gaming gear, and more, during the online-only shopping holiday. See more: 25 useful Amazon P
  
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• Former CIA Director John Brennan says the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist was 'criminal' and risked inflaming conflict in the Middle East

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  Former CIA director John Brennan speaks during a forum on election security in Washington DC, on October 30, 2019.
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  Former CIA Director John Brennan has condemned the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist on Friday, calling it "criminal" and "highly reckless."
  Brennan, who served between 2013 and 2017, also said he did not know who was to blame for the killing but that it "would be a flagrant violation of international law."
  Details on the attack remain slim but
  
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• Fauci predicts the COVID-19 pandemic likely won't improve by Christmas or New Year's Day

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  Dr. Anthony Fauci.
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  In a recent interview with USA Today, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that Americans should prepare themselves for a difficult holiday season.
  Fauci said that the COVID-19 pandemic will likely show little improvement by Christmas or New Year's Day.
  "I don't see it being any different during the Christmas and New Year's holidays than during Thanksgiving," Fauci said of the coronavirus pandemic.
  Coronavirus cases are expected to remain at elevated lev
  
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• Army officials are raving about a new suppressor that makes the M240 quiet enough to hear commands over

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  A soldier fires an M240B machine gun at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, November 14, 2015.
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  US Army maneuver officials are testing a new sound suppressor that can quiet the M240 machine gun enough for gunners to easily hear fire commands.
  The Army Maneuver Battle Lab at Fort Benning in Georgia has been testing the suppressor since October, and one official said they're "excited" about it.
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• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez streamed 'Among Us' on Twitch and raised $200,000 for food pantries and other groups

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  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez put out a call for people to stream "Among Us" with her as part of a get out the vote effort.
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  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York once again livestreamed a game of Among Us, this time in an effort to raise money for charity.
  Just hours after posting a link to her Twitch livestream, Ocasio-Cortez announced she had raised $200,000 to go toward food pantry assistance, eviction defense legal funds, and community organizations.
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• Walmart's best Black Friday deals include Apple devices, Samsung TVs, and Shark robot vacuums

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  Walmart offers big price drops on tons of products during Black Friday
  Walmart; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderBlack Friday 2020 is here. As usual, online and in stores, Walmart is one of the most popular retailers to shop during Black Friday.This year, you can once again find great deals on all the products you need for gifting and personal use. A couple of the best deals available now are $102 off
  
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• Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals are some of its greatest — here's what's on sale now and what to expect on November 30

  28-11-2020 16:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.Best Buy; Gilbert Espinoza/Business InsiderWith Black Friday 2020 officially over, Cyber Monday is less than two days away now, and we're already seeing early deals this Saturday. Some of the best deals on tech from laptops and TVs to gaming and headphones are available this weekend as well as on Cyber Monday.Every major online store — in particular tech giants like Apple and Amazon's stores — w
  
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• Ex-Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has died at 46. Here's how the iconic entrepreneur went from selling pizzas from his Harvard dorm to leading the shoe company he sold to Amazon for $1.2 billion

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  Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has died at the age of 46. 
  Hsieh, a Harvard grad, went from selling pizza out of his dorm room to establishing himself as an eccentric and well-liked entrepreneur. 
  In his first year at Zappos, the company went from almost nothing in sales to $1.6 million. 
  Hsieh moved Zappos headquarters to Las Vegas, Nevada, and began an initiative to make the city another Silicon Valley.
  He announced in August he was retiring after more than 20 year
  
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• A thief in Virginia is disguising himself as an Amazon delivery driver and stealing packages from people's porches, police say

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  A man dressed as an Amazon delivery driver is stealing packages instead of delivering them in Richmond, Virginia, according to local police.
  Wearing a company vest, he approaches homes carrying dummy boxes and switches them for full ones delivered by Amazon, the police said. 
  The alleged "porch pirate's" photo was released by police, who are seeking more information.
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