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Learn moreWelcome to your one-stop shop for this weekend's best Black Friday streaming deals. View at PeacockPeacock Premium Plus (Monthly Plan) $13.99 Peacock Premium Plus subscription is $14 a month. Then Britbox is a streaming service for you as it's packed with classics from the likes of the BBC and ITV. Am I locked into a contract if I sign up for one of these Black Friday streaming deals? By default, once the deal you've signed up for ends, the streaming service will re-subscribe you for the regular price.

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To power us through the shopping event and holiday season, we're searching for the best coffee and espresso machine deals we can find. We're highlighting deals on coffee machines we recommend from brands we know and trust, like $260 off Nespresso machines. View at Best Buy View at Williams Sonoma View at Sur La Table What we like Check mark icon A check mark. We find the best deals on mid-range coffee and espresso machines, bringing top-of-the-line consumer machines down to approachable prices. In our guide to the best coffee makers, we recommend choosing a drip coffee maker if you like straight-up cups of joe and making large batches.

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☆ A CIA counterterrorism officer's cover was being a comic book author. Now, he's an award-winning writer for DC, working in Hollywood on HBO's 'Lanterns.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, he's balancing writing comics with working on the "Lanterns" TV series for HBO. So I threw that away and I'd be like, 'Oh, I'm a comic writer.' Pretending to be a comic writer in the CIA meant he was already in the right mindset. AdvertisementIn 2013, he wrote for the Vertigo imprint, before his first work at DC Comics, "Nightwing" — about Batman's former sidekick — was published in 2014. Movies: King is a member of the team developing the "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" movie based on his comic series of the same name.

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Learn more2024's Black Friday sale is finally here, and our tech experts are tracking the best Black Friday laptop deals throughout the event. We're finding record-low prices for all sorts of laptops, from budget to high-end models and even the Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. View at Best BuyThe best Black Friday MacBook dealsThe 2022 MacBook Air M2 with 16GB RAM for $749 is an especially tempting deal. The 2024 MacBook Pro M4 is 13% off, which is a great deal on a model released this year. The updated base standard for RAM means the 2024 MacBook Pro is an excellent model to upgrade to.

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Right now, the digital-edition PS5 Slim console is on sale for $374, which is $75 off and the lowest price we've seen. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at AmazonBlack Friday PS5 FAQsHow does the PS5 Digital Edition compare to the standard PS5? The PS5 Digital Edition is the same console as the standard PS5, just without a disc drive. Sony also sells a PS5 disc drive add-on for $80, which lets you attach a disc drive to the slim version of the PS5 Digital Edition.

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☆ Canada's Prime Minister argues Donald Trump's tariff plan will hurt Canadians and Americans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementTrump vowed to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on his first day in office. Canada's prime minister Justin Trudeau warned tariffs will harm both Canadian and American consumers and industries. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President-elect Donald Trump's Monday vow to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on day one in office. Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on goods coming from the northern and southern neighbors of the US. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo has already said that her country would impose tariffs on the US if Trump goes through with his plan.

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One of the best deals we've seen is 20% off the Travelpro Platinum Elite, our top pick from our guide to the best carry-on bags. View at Travelpro What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Away What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at CalpakBest Black Friday deals on checked luggageWe've pulled deals from our favorite luggage brands in our guide to the best luggage. To learn more about the differences between soft-side, hard-side, and aluminum carry-ons, check out our guide to the best carry-on luggage.

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☆ Australia passed a law banning social media for kids under 16. Tech companies will need creative solutions to avoid $32 million fines.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementAustralia's government approved a law that would ban social media for kids under 16. The law gives tech companies one year to figure out how to keep children under 16 from using their social platforms or risk up to $32 million in fines. Australia's new law specifically bars social media companies from asking for users' IDs in an effort to protect privacy rights. Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, said "device-level age verification" was the best possible option to meet the requirements. "We know some kids will find workarounds, but we're sending a message to social media companies to clean up their act."

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Learn moreAmong the most-anticipated Black Friday beauty sales of 2024, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna tops our list. View at Fenty What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Fenty What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Fenty What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The Fenty Black Friday sale started on Wednesday, November 27, and will continue through Cyber Monday, December 2.

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☆ What Thanksgiving dinner looks like for NASA astronauts in space
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementNASA astronauts on the ISS share Thanksgiving plans in a video on X.Suni Williams and Buth Wilmore's return to Earth was recently delayed until 2025. NASA plans to bring them back using the SpaceX Crew Dragon in early 2025. NASA astronauts living and working on the International Space Station (ISS) gave a glimpse into what Thanksgiving day will look like for them. The crew shared plans to enjoy a holiday meal together and showed a container of food which they said had smoked turkey, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, and apples and spices. In 1973, Skylab 4 astronauts Gerald P. Carr, Edward G. Gibson, and William R. Pogue became the first crew to celebrate Thanksgiving in space.

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☆ Amazon workers plan global protests during the Black Friday shopping weekend for the fifth year in a row
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's the fifth year Amazon workers have protested during the major shopping weekend. The protests are part of the fifth annual Make Amazon Pay campaign, organized by a coalition of labor and progressive organizations. The Amazon Labor Union, which represents roughly 5,500 workers in a Staten Island warehouse, voted in June to affiliate with the Teamsters. AdvertisementWhat about Amazon's climate footprint? Significant delays haven't occurred as a result of Make Amazon Pay protests in prior years, and it seems unlikely they will impact shipping times this year.

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☆ US urges Ukraine to draft 18-year-olds to solve manpower shortages on the battlefield
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementUS wants Ukraine to lower the conscription age to 18 amid a manpower shortage. The White House said aid to Ukraine will not be tied to the conscription age. The current minimum conscription age is 25, but an anonymous US administration official told reporters on Wednesday that reducing it would help Ukraine keep up with Russia's military. The White House clarified that US aid to Ukraine will not be dependent on whether the conscription age is lowered. In the months he has left, Biden has been scrambling to push measures to aid the war effort in Ukraine.

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☆ 6 charts show why Gen X is so bummed about money right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAs many Americans struggle with a high cost of living, Gen X is in a particularly tight spot. Gen X has the highest income of all but also the highest debt. As a Bank of America Institute research note said, Gen X has seen its discretionary spending drop the most of all generations. The analysis attributed that, in part, to Gen Xers trying to sock away more for retirement and investing more. AdvertisementBut as Bank of America notes, Gen X is in the "sandwich" phase of life: Some are juggling supporting adult children and older relatives.

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☆ Undersea cable cuts in the Baltic Sea are stoking geopolitical tensions — here's what's going on
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Mikkel Berg Pedersen | Ritzau Scanpix | Afp via Getty ImagesGeopolitical tensions are brewing globally over the cutting of subsea cables — critical infrastructure powering cross-border internet connectivity — in the Baltic Sea. Zoom In Icon Arrows pointing outwards A data visualization map showing the C-Lion1 undersea cable which connected Finland and Germany. Arelion, the company which owns it, told CNBC data traffic was rerouted to alternative links as it worked to repair the cable. Repairing subsea cables is no mean feat, according to Andy Champagne, senior vice president and chief technology officer of Akamai Labs. And, when there is an issue with a subsea cable, repairing it is a non-trivial job."

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Ana LuisaAna Luisa is a team favorite and our top pick for the best place to buy affordable fine jewelry. Studs Baroque Pearl Huggie $22.40 $32.00 Save 30% A freshwater pearl adds a touch of romance to your classic huggie. View at StudsOak and LunaThe jewelry pieces we choose to wear say a lot about who we are, but personalized jewelry takes that up a notch further. Oak and Luna is our go-to for personal jewelry pieces, as they have a huge variety of totally customizable pieces. Ring Concierge Movement Cloud Ring $278.60 $398.00 Save 30% This solid gold ring adds intrigue with its dynamic, flowing design.

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The best pajamas elevate the every night, and with the holidays around the corner they're a great gift for just about anyone on your list. Especially considering the plethora of Black Friday deals on cozy pajama sets we've already found. That means you can snag favorites like the Women's Dowxntime Pajama Set and Men's Second Skin Sleep Set for 40% off. LAKE Men's Pima Sleep Bundle $150.00 $200.00 Save 25% Can’t decide between pajama pants and shorts? Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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☆ Autodesk CEO: We're capitalizing on strong industry trends to digitize effectively
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailAutodesk CEO: We're capitalizing on strong industry trends to digitize effectivelyAndrew Anagnost, Autodesk president and CEO, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's latest announcements, the play for investors, and much more.

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☆ Mexico vows to retaliate with its own trade barriers, putting US joint ventures at risk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Thibault Spirlet | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump said he'd put in place 25% tariffs on Mexican imports on his first day back in the White House. Mexico's president said her country would retaliate, which she said would impact joint ventures. During a press conference on Tuesday, Sheinbaum said that "one tariff will be followed by another, and so on, until we put joint ventures at risk." Sheinbaum said, adding that tariffs "would trigger inflation and job losses in the US and Mexico." Meanwhile, President Sheinbaum said that "dialogue is the best path to achieve understanding, peace, and prosperity for our two countries."

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☆ 37-year-old mom earns $73,000 in an ‘underrated and overlooked’ in-demand job—it can pay $100,000 without a degree
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Jackson, 37, is a wind turbine service technician at Vestas, a wind turbine manufacturer, in Bee County, Texas, and earns $73,000 per year. Wind turbine technicians face one of the highest rates of work-related injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Despite the high demand for wind turbine service technicians, the profession remains "underrated and overlooked," she adds, offering untapped potential for job-seekers who crave adventure and a competitive salary. While you don't need a bachelor's degree to become a wind turbine service technician, some jobs might require you to complete a 2-year technical program or apprenticeship. Before becoming a wind technician, Jackson, who has four children, spent a decade as a stay-at-home mom.

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And, thankfully, you can get steep discounts on a ton of the brand's gear with the Black Friday deals Nike is offering. The best Black Friday Nike sneakers dealsSneakers are the primary category on sale during Nike's Black Friday sale. You'll find popular models like the Nike Air Max 90, Nike Dunk, and Air Jordan 1 marked down with deep discounts. Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid $81.97 $125.00 Save 34% It’s hard to think of a more legendary sneaker than Air Jordans. View at NikeThe best Black Friday Nike clothing dealsNike Sportswear is arguably just as popular as its sneakers.

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☆ 10 things the Club is watching in the market Wednesday, including CrowdStrike, HP, Dell
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Matthew J. Belvedere | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

CrowdStrike delivered a very good quarter after Tuesday's closing bell, with management raising its full-year outlook on sales, operating income, and earnings. Mortgage rates dropped last week, pushing home loans for purchases up 12% week over week and 52% year over year. Best Buy shares were steady Wednesday morning after their nearly 5% post-earnings drop in the previous session. As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER .

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☆ CEO says his airline's all-Airbus fleet is a 'better alternative' as rivals struggle with Boeing blues and engine issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Its CEO told Bloomberg it benefited from engine choices and an all-Airbus fleet. CEO Johan Lundgren spoke to Bloomberg TV on Wednesday as easyJet reported blockbuster earnings. Related VideoThe European budget airline reported a record-breaking summer, with pre-tax profit up by one-third since last year to £610 million ($768.35 million). Earlier this month, Wizz reported its half-year net profit was down 21.3% to 315.2 million euros ($331.4 million). Lundgren told Bloomberg TV the airline had 16 deliveries this financial year rather than the 19 it expected.

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Some of the very best menswear deals include sitewide sales at Bonobos, Todd Snyder, and Everlane. You'll also find iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Timberland, and The North Face with deep discounts on a wide range of items. The best Black Friday deals on shirts, sweaters, hoodies, and blazersThis Black Friday, we're seeing amazing deals on all sorts of tops. Additionally, you'll find many deals on the best men's jeans from brands like Todd Snyder, Abercrombie, and Levi's. View at BonobosBonobos Gramercy Premium Jeans $104.30 $149.00 Save 30% Yes, Bonobos does jeans as well as they do chinos.

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☆ Patagonia's Restructuring Has Led to Employee Fallout
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Patagonia's sales soared during the pandemic. A Patagonia spokesperson told BI that it uses less air freight now than it did before the pandemic. Related storiesThe Patagonia spokesperson said it had been tricky to navigate the demand for instant gratification. Adams recalled that at an event in about 2013 in Idaho, Chouinard seemed shocked at how large Patagonia's sales representatives' trucks were. Several people said the 72-hour deadline for CX employees was insufficient to make such a major life decision.

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For the past year, comparing short-term CD rates vs. long-term CD rates showed that short-term CDs had better rates overall. Even the best long-term CD rates were starting to dip under the 4% mark, going into the 3.90% APY range. For example, Synchrony Bank's best CD rate is the Synchrony 9 Month CD, which offers 4.05% APY. Long-term CD rates are still lower than short-term CD rates overall. If the risk of incurring early withdrawal penalties in a long-term CD is too much, you can open a CD ladder with a long-term CD in it to mitigate that risk.

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