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The premium luggage and travel retailer is slashing as much as 30% to 40% off a selection of bags and accessories, while many items are 20% off. You can find more sales in our guide to the best Black Friday luggage deals. View at TumiTumi Mezzanine Rivera Satchel $629.00 $1,050.00 Save 40% Tumi may be better known for luggage, but it also makes luxury handbags. View at TumiBlack Friday Tumi luggage FAQsDoes Tumi offer a lifetime warranty? While year-round Tumi sales are not unheard of, like many retailers, Tumi uses Black Friday to offer the biggest discounts.

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☆ Justice Dept. Girds for a Test of Its Independence
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Devlin Barrett | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

It was an early case of Donald J. Trump seeking retribution through the Justice Department. In the first year of Mr. Trump’s first presidency, Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed a top federal prosecutor to review whether the F.B.I. had failed to fully pursue investigations involving Hillary Clinton, including an inquiry into the Clinton Foundation’s ties to a Russian uranium mining operation. The appointment of the prosecutor, John W. Huber, the U.S. attorney in Utah, was championed by many on the right eager to turn the spotlight away from Mr. Trump’s ties to Moscow. Mr. Trump’s grievance-laden campaign rhetoric has left many current and former agency officials fearful that he will seek to turn it into a department of revenge aimed at foes inside and outside government.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Trump’s, Jeff Sessions, Hillary Clinton, Clinton, John W, Huber, Huber’s, Department’s Organizations: Justice Department Locations: U.S, Utah, Moscow, Washington

☆ Workplace wellness expert: My top 3 tips to get ahead of holiday stress—'It's such a crazy time of year'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"It's such a crazy time of year," says Gloria Chan Packer, a workplace mental wellness expert and founder of Recalibrate. Here, she shares her best tips for what you can do now to get ahead of holiday stress. To rein it in, Packer recommends starting every week by reviewing your commitments, deadlines and deliverables for the next seven days. For those who have a hard time doing so, Packer recommends tying breaks into things you do every day. If something comes up, it's OK to move your protected time block, Packer says.

Persons: Gloria Chan Packer, Packer

☆ Are scented candles bad for you? What the science says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The risk of toxic emissions is greater when candles are scented or dyed, which is another reason why paraffin-free candles aren’t immediately in the clear. The association’s stance is based on an October 2021 study that consisted of burning 24 soy and paraffin candles, scented and unscented. However, the research was a joint effort between the NCA, the European Candle Manufacturers Association and the Latin American Candle Association. If you simply can’t resist using scented candles, look for those with essential oils or candles labeled as phthalate-free. When burning scented candles, do so in small doses to avoid headaches or irritation of the respiratory system or eyes.

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The greatest shopping holiday of the year has arrived, and with it comes a limited-time Max Black Friday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Black Friday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

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Learn moreBlack Friday is almost here, and if you're in the market for a new winter coat this season, now's definitely the time to shop. The best Black Friday women's winter coat dealsHalfdays Wheeler Parka $277.00 $395.00 Save 30% This winter parka is as technical as it is stylish. View at HalfdaysFrank and Oak The Hygge Puffer Coat $268.99 $449.00 Save 40% Wrap yourself in warmth with this sustainably made coat. View at Saks Fifth AvenueBlack Friday winter coat FAQsIs Black Friday a good time to buy winter coats? Warmth is usually noted by "fill" power; for a seriously warm coat, look for 650-800 fill power down.

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☆ We order Thanksgiving dinner from chains instead of cooking. It costs the same as our groceries and comes with so many perks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementI've enjoyed cooking Thanksgiving dinner, but in recent years, I started ordering the meal instead. Since I got married and later became a mom, I've loved cooking Thanksgiving dinner for my family. AdvertisementIn recent years, however, I've simplified the process and started ordering Thanksgiving dinner to-go from chain restaurants like Cracker Barrel or warehouse stores like Costco. The cost is about the same as (or less than) our Thanksgiving groceries. Plus, by reheating premade dishes, we can enjoy time with family without hours of cooking and a massive kitchen clean-up.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: MicroStrategy, Applied Materials, Robinhood and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The stock has seen massive gains this year, surging more than 515%. Chip equipment stocks — Shares of chip equipment stocks moved higher on a report that the Biden administration is considering more restrictions on sales of semiconductor equipment and artificial intelligence memory chips to China that may be less strict than expected. Walmart , the country's largest retailer, rose more than 0.2%, while shares of Target and Costco , advanced 0.6% and 0.3%, respectively. Robinhood — The brokerage firm climbed 3% premarket, continuing a postelection rally, after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the creation of a 24-hour stock exchange by startup 24 Exchange, paving the way for round-the-clock trading. Zeta Global Holdings — The marketing software company rose 5% after its CEO said Wednesday on CNBC's "Closing Bell" that a recent short seller's report was "erroneous."

Persons: Biden, Robinhood, —, Jesse Pound, Yun Li Organizations: Lam Research, KLA Corporation, ASML, Bloomberg, Walmart, Target, Costco, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Trump, Zeta Global Holdings Locations: China

☆ What the NCAA says about transgender athletes amid the San Jose State controversy
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Andy Rose | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

It would be another 12 years before the NCAA made a major revision to its rules on transgender athletes. The Independent Council on Women’s Sports is financing a class-action lawsuit against the NCAA over its policy on transgender women athletes. Those pushing for acceptance of trans athletes in competitive sports argue there is no evidence showing transgender women have an advantage. But the rules of World Aquatics bar transgender athletes from competition unless they have not experienced biological puberty. And like cisgender athletes, trans athlete’s abilities vary.

Persons: Todd Kress, Lia Thomas, Kye, Allums, Mark Emmert, ” Emmert, “, Marshi Smith, Thomas, Thomas ’, they’ve, ”, DJ Oberlin Organizations: CNN, San Jose State University, NCAA, Spartans, San, ESPN, University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University women’s, U.S ., Governors, of Governors, Independent, Women’s Sports, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, “, Ivy League, Penn’s, Sports, Aquatics, Sport, Sports Medicine, British, of Sports Medicine, Air Force Locations: Las Vegas, San, San Jose State, Boston

☆ WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jessica Iredale | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Deep in the canyons of New York’s financial district, there is an office tower that matches the cultural moment, for better and for worse. Known as the WSA building (short for Water Street Associates), the 31-story structure, at 175 Water Street, has become a nexus for the kind of people who might not otherwise set foot in this neighborhood of bankers and brokers. Built in 1983, the tower was the longtime global headquarters of the insurance giant A.I.G. sold the building for about $270 million in 2019, it sat all but empty during much of the pandemic, when scores of companies, including A.I.G., left the financial district. In late 2022, an LLC under the name 99c bought the building for $252 million and announced a bold plan to “reinvent” the property.

Organizations: WSA, Water Street Associates Locations: New York City

☆ At Pitch and Run, VC Nihal Mehta is creating a community for founders and investors to connect over exercise.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementNew York-based investor Nihal Mehta of Eniac Ventures created Pitch and Run in 2019. The group hosts weekly fun runs across the country for tech founders and investors. For Nihal Mehta, running is, first and foremost, a way to decompress from the fast-paced lifestyle of building a startup. His brainchild is Pitch and Run, a bona fide run club for founders, investors, and other members of the tech community to connect over their shared love of startups as well as running. Mehta himself completed his fifth New York City marathon earlier this month, sharing the course with 25 other Pitch and Run members.

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Learn moreMint Mobile's Black Friday deals offer exceptional discounts on the carrier's already affordable plans and are among the best Black Friday deals overall. If you purchase a new phone through Mint Mobile, you can get a year of the carrier's unlimited plan for $15/month, a 50% discount. For more sales, check out our guide to all of the best Black Friday deals. The best Mint Mobile Black Friday dealsMint Mobile (Any 3-Month Plan) $45.00 $90.00 Save 50% All of Mint Mobile's three-month plans are now discounted for new customers. View at Mint MobileMint Mobile Black Friday FAQsIs Mint Mobile good?

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☆ How Amazon revamped its AI-sales machine to compete with OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

AdvertisementAWS faces competition from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google in AI, risking its cloud dominance. It offers new financial incentives for AI sales. "This is a great time to partner with our sales teams for this #OneTeam effort," AWS said in an internal memo obtained by Business Insider. Many AWS sales teams have new performance targets tied to AI products. The Find One, Launch One, Ramp One initiative includes AWS sales architects.

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☆ You're 'wired' to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here's what to do about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. However, if you're not careful, it can also be a time you overspend on holiday purchases. About 83% of Americans plan to buy gifts for friends and family this holiday season, according to a NerdWallet poll. Meanwhile, 28% of people are still paying off credit card debt from the 2023 holiday season, NerdWallet found. They are "wired" to be consumers, said Brad Klontz, a psychologist, certified financial planner and behavioral finance expert.

Persons: NerdWallet, Brad Klontz, hasn't, Klontz, Andrea Woroch Organizations: CNBC's, CNBC, Financial Wellness, Board, Finance

☆ From flavor drops to new shapes, how Kraft Mac and Cheese is trying to maintain its dominance
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNN —With Kraft Mac & Cheese’s latest product, the 87-year-old brand is taking a page from hip streetwear companies. Available Friday exclusively on Walmart’s website, Kraft is selling just 15,000 boxes of its limited-edition everything bagel flavor. For the past three decades, Kraft Mac & Cheese has been sold in more than 40 licensed designs, ranging from “Rugrats” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” targeting families with younger children. Now that these kids have grown up with the brand, Kraft is gradually adding designs to attract young adults. Kraft Mac & Cheese released new shapes targeted at young adults.

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☆ Millions of Dollars to Protect Pandas Was Spent by China on Roads and Buildings
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Mara Hvistendahl | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For decades, American zoos have raised tens of millions of dollars from donors and sent the money to China for the right to host and display pandas. Under U.S. law, those funds were required to be spent protecting pandas in the wild. But the Chinese government instead spent millions on apartment buildings, roads, computers, museums and other expenses, records show. The U.S. government, on three occasions, froze payments to China over incomplete record keeping, documents show. But they worried that if Fish and Wildlife cut off the money altogether, China could demand the return of its bears.

Organizations: U.S, Regulators, U.S . Fish, Wildlife Service Locations: China, U.S

☆ India's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementIndia's airlines have received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, according to an Indian official. He said there were 500 bomb threats in the last two weeks of October alone, but all were hoaxes. India's airlines have already received 999 hoax bomb threats this year, Murlidhar Mohol, India's deputy civil aviation minister, said on Thursday. Mohol said that 12 people had been arrested in connection with 256 police complaints filed over hoax bomb threats up until November 14, and that more than 500 threats had been made in the final two weeks of October, more than in the rest of the year combined. AdvertisementAnother Air India plane flying from Mumbai to New York was diverted midair to New Delhi in October, The Indian Express reported at the time.

Persons: Murlidhar, Mohol Organizations: Reuters, Boeing, Air India Express, India, Indian Express Locations: India, Delhi, Chicago, Mumbai, New York, New Delhi

The best air fryer in our tested buying guide, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook, is 41% off, the lowest we've seen it priced since Prime Day. The best Black Friday air fryer dealsInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook $99.95 $169.99 Save 41% The Instant Vortex Plus was the best air fryer in our tests and features a window into the basket to monitor your food. Higher than average temperature varianceNinja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ550) $123.49 $249.99 Save 51% The 10-quart Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology is virtually identical to the best large-capacity air fryer we've tested. View at AmazonNinja Air Fryer XL $89.99 $159.99 Save 44% Make cooking easier with the Ninja Air Fryer XL (AF150AMZ) and its five different cooking settings. The best air fryer toaster ovens cost more than basket air fryers, but they're more versatile and can hold more food.

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☆ Walmart Black Friday 2024: Our deal expert found the 34 best rollbacks, including discounts on Dyson, PS5, and Apple
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Lillian Brown | Brendan Griffiths | Associate Editor Of Streaming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Learn moreBlack Friday has arrived, and the best Walmart Black Friday deals include major discounts on top items. For even more deals, make sure to bookmark our guide to the best Black Friday deals, which span multiple retailers. Best Black Friday Walmart tech dealsIf you're looking for tech beyond Apple, Walmart has several deals on items from Sony, Samsung, Beats, and more. View at WalmartBest Black Friday Walmart TV dealsThe best Walmart Black Friday deals can be seen across top brands like Sony, LG, Vizio, and Hisense. View at WalmartBest Black Friday Walmart Apple dealsThere are tons of Black Friday Apple deals at Walmart, including savings on the Apple Watch 10 and sets of AirTags.

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☆ Lake-Effect Storm Bringing Heavy Snow to Great Lakes Region
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Emmett Lindner | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A lake-effect storm in the Great Lakes region that was bringing heavy snow to parts of northern New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania on Friday prompted the closure of highways, disrupting travel after the Thanksgiving holiday, as forecasters warned the storm would “bury” some areas east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. The lake-effect snow closed a section of westbound Interstate 90 from Hamburg, N.Y., to the Pennsylvania line, the Departments of Transportation for Pennsylvania and New York said. The storm, which began earlier in the week, had already brought more than eight inches of snow to portions of Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula by Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Portions of Western New York, such as Mayville on the northern end of Chautauqua Lake about 22 miles north of Jamestown, had recorded 17 inches of snow by midafternoon on Friday, according to forecasters.

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☆ JPMorgan's top biotech stock picks for 2025 as sector looks for a comeback year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

While 2024 marked another "challenging" year for biotech stocks, some names could be slated for upside in the months ahead, according to JPMorgan. That said, biotech stocks specifically have not seen nearly the same level of gains. Wall Street is mostly bullish on Vertex, as 21 of the 35 analysts covering the stock have a strong buy or buy rating. The stock has advanced 13% in 2024, and JPMorgan thinks it is "well positioned" for continued expansion. "We believe the portfolio will see appreciation for several value drivers in 2025," analyst Brian Cheng told clients.

Persons: Jessica Fye, Fye, Tessa Romero, Brian Cheng Organizations: JPMorgan, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Immune, Edgewise Therapeutics

☆ Canada is Google's latest antitrust legal challenger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementCanada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google. It's the latest in a series of legal challenges brought against the tech giant. Canada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google over its anti-competitive conduct in its adtech business, the country's Competition Bureau said Thursday. Related Video Apple's antitrust lawsuit is just one of its major battlesThe antitrust watchdog said Google is the largest provider of adtech services in Canada and has "abused" its position to maintain market dominance. This suit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

Persons: Amit Mehta, Judge Mehta Organizations: Google, Department of Justice, of Locations: Canada, Eastern, of Virginia

Learn moreIf you're in the market for a men's winter coat, there is truly no better time to grab one than during Black Friday deals events. Keep reading to discover the best Black Friday deals on men's winter coats, and stay warm while saving big. View at Todd SnyderBlack Friday winter coat FAQsIs Black Friday a good time to buy winter coats? Warmth is usually noted by "fill" power; for a seriously warm coat, look for 650-800 fill power down. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals .

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☆ Swiss wealth manager Lombard Odier indicted on money laundering charges
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Katrina Bishop | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Lombard Odier — one of Switzerland's oldest private banks — was indicted by Swiss prosecutors on charges of aggravated money laundering. Karimova was indicted by the attorney general in 2023 on accusations of laundering money that was a result of criminal activities in Switzerland between 2005 and 2012. "Investigations have led the OAG to believe that part of the money laundered in Switzerland may have been transferred in bank accounts at ... Lombard Odier in Geneva. Lombard Odier, whose origins date back as far as 1796, denies the allegations. The bank said the case was initiated by Lombard Odier's "proactive reporting of suspicions to the Swiss authorities."

Persons: Lombard, —, Lombard Odier, OAG, Gulnara Karimova, Islam Karimov, Karimova, Gregoire Mangeat Organizations: Federal, Investigations, Bank, CNBC, Swiss Locations: Switzerland, Uzbekistan, Geneva

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