In early 2021, there was speculation that the movement built around the QAnon conspiracy theory had finally reached an end, with “Q” — the central figure of QAnon — having gone silent in December 2020. But the year started with dozens of QAnon supporters participating in an assault on the United States Capitol, fueled by a belief in false claims of large-scale voter fraud the QAnon community helped spread. And the events of January 6 were the harbinger of what was to come: a year in which QAnon influencers and adherents promoted conspiracy theories and falsehoods about the 2020 presidential…
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eBay’s Certified Refurbished Program launched last fall in order to deliver deep discounts on everything from headphones to drones and more by partnering directly with brands like Bose and DJI. Now after promoting sales from the storefront for quite some time, we’re checking out the program to see just how good the value is. Head below for a closer look at all of the perks as well as our first impressions of the Bose Headphones 700.Last fall, eBay looked to revamp its storefront by partnering with various brands ranging from Bose to DJI, Jabra, Arlo, and other first-party retailers in…
ch was the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The dates of the special offers and participation varies by location.Dunkin’, which has more than 9,000 U.S. locations, has one of the biggest deals for Nurses Day. On Thursday, health care workers who show their ID get a free medium hot or iced coffee at participating locations.National Nurses Week: 12 thank-you gifts to send nurses for National Nurses WeekIs there a chicken shortage?: How COVID, chicken sandwich war and chicken wing demand are impacting restaurantsChipotle Mexican Grill also is giving away 250,000 codes for free burritos to nurses and health care workers…
The day of pranks and burrito deals is Thursday and while Mexican food chains aren’t exactly going the whole enchilada, the day hasn’t been canceled like other food days during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Free Cone Day and 7-Eleven’s Free Slurpee Day.Burrito Day is held annually on the first Thursday of April.Thursday also is the first day of IHOP’s revamped National Pancake Day promotion for those who joined the chain’s email club by March 31. Throughout April, members get a free short stack of pancakes.Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Sign up hereUnlike last year, when Chipotle Mexican Grill held…
Need a new phone? Cyber Monday is a great time to be shopping for a phone for yourself or as a gift to your nearest and dearest this holiday season. This is the time of year when retailers and carriers are dropping their best deals, whether it’s to make room for next year’s models or to sign up new cellular customers. Android users can cash in on a number of excellent deals from the likes of Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Motorola; however, Apple is notoriously stingy when it comes to iPhone discounts. You might get a gift card or a…
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Select is editorially independent. Our editors selected these deals and items because we think you will enjoy them at these prices. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn a commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event, which the retailer created in 2015, is back. For 48 hours, Prime members can score great deals on tech, home appliances, toys and more. Yesterday’s early Sunday Prime Day deals and discounts on Amazon and other retailers have either grown steeper or disappeared. We’ve updated our lists below to reflect those changes —…
Maggie Baird’s journey with plant-based eating began more than 40 years ago. The actress and mother to music moguls Billie Eilish and Finneas has kicked that love for sustainable living into hyper-drive since then. Her plant-based influence has transferred over to her children, as Billie Eilish has become an outspoken activist for vegan causes. Most recently, swaying influential designer Oscar de la Renta to drop fur from its line completely in exchange for donning a beautiful gown by the designer at the 2021 Met Gala—earning her the title of PETA’s (youngest) person of the year.When the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the…
Dear Miss Manners: Is it proper to wear dress pants instead of a dress or skirt to the party celebrating my husband and me on our 50th anniversary?As you are the host (or presumably in close contact with the person who is), you may set the style.Please promise Miss Manners, however, that you will not confuse your guests by trying to indicate the level of dress on the invitation with meaningless terms like “semiformal,” “creative cocktail” or “festive casual.” The degree of formality should be indicated by the invitation’s delivery system (electronic vs. cream linen stationery), wording (“Come on over!”…
Peloton’s pricey exercise bikes were the hot product for fitness buffs in the early days of the pandemic. With jumbo screens and upbeat instructors, being on them mimicked the experience of an in-person spin class in their living rooms.What happens now that they can get the real thing again?Shares of companies like Peloton and Zoom Video, the online conference software that replaced face-to-face communications for countless schools and businesses, were darlings of the stock market for the better part of last year. But as the economic reopening gains speed — aided by rising vaccination numbers and promising new treatments for…
After weeks of early sales, Friday marks the official shopping holiday that Americans expect to bring great deals on an annual basis.Like last year, more retailers stayed closed on Thanksgiving than in recent years amid the pandemic and opened early Friday.At 5 a.m., Walmart, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Old Navy, JCPenney and Dick’s Sporting Goods opened their doors. Macy’s and Bed Bath & Beyond followed at 6 a.m. before Target and GameStop opened at 7 a.m. Hours can vary by location. (See the full list of Black Friday store hours here.)More shoppers are expected to shop in stores Friday than last year, which was considered the quietest…
The Seattle-based coffee chain is giving away free limited-edition reusable red cups Thursday to customers who order a handcrafted holiday or fall beverage at participating U.S. stores, while supplies last.Holiday drinks, which include Peppermint Mocha and Chestnut Praline Latte, returned to Starbucks on Nov. 4 and were joined by the new Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. In past years, the free reusable cup giveaway was held on the first day of the holiday menu.Starbucks said the red cup giveaway is available whatever way you order, including mobile order and pickup, curbside pickup and through delivery on Uber Eats.►Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice…
Amazon is rolling out “Black Friday-worthy deals” earlier than ever.The online retail giant announced Monday that holiday savings are now available at Amazon.com/epicdeals, on the mobile app or by asking: “Alexa, what are my deals?”Amazon said there are deals and “deep discounts” across all categories, including fashion, home, beauty, toys, electronics and its own devices. New deals will be added daily.On select days throughout October and November, Amazon said brands such as Apple, KitchenAid, Hasbro, Sony, Bose and Shark will “offer limited-time offers with deeper deals on their selection of most-loved products to give Amazon customers even more ways to save.”►Save better, spend…
mBlack Friday chaos is winding down and Cyber Monday is your last day to get in on some of the best deals of the year. Major retailers including Best Buy, Walmart and Target all have their final waves of deals live today, and Amazon is no exception, offering big savings on headphones, laptops, TVs, vacuums and more. You can see the entire selection of sales on Amazon’s Cyber Monday homepage. But with only a couple of hours left on these discounts, we’ve gone ahead and sorted through page after page of deals so you can shop for the best offers without the…
Valentine’s Day 2021 isn’t canceled but the romantic holiday is being celebrated differently this year.Amid the coronavirus pandemic and with many states operating with dining restrictions, more couples will stay home on what in past years has been a popular night to dine out.According to a survey of 3,100 consumers by Numerator, 1 in 5 plan to go out for food and drinks on Valentine’s Day compared to 54% in 2020. The only areas that saw increases in the survey were “cook at home” and “order takeout/food delivery.”The National Retail Federation’s annual survey had similar results and found only 24% are planning…
The first reaction to getting a wedding invitation in the mail is usually excitement. Weddings are basically a designated time to party, eat, drink, and celebrate love with friends and/or family. But, once that initial flutter of euphoria and excitement fades, the next thought is likely, “Do I have anything to wear?”Choosing an outfit to wear to a fall wedding can be a bit tricky. If it’s at an outdoor venue, the weather can be totally unpredictable. One weekend, you’re pressing a cool glass of rosé against your cheek because it’s so hot out, and the next you’re grabbing a…
Green Day was only on stage a few minutes Tuesday night, Aug. 10, at Detroit’s Comerica Park when frontman and ringmaster Billie Joe Armstrong admonished fans to “put away the phones!”“We’ve had to look at our (expletive) phones all during this (expletive) pandemic,” Armstrong declared. “Now we get to be together. … This is unity!”The Hella Mega Tour — also featuring Fall Out Boy, Weezer and the Interrupters — was, in fact, all about returning to normalcy, or the latest incarnation of it, amidst continually trying times of COVID. Of all the concerts since live music returned in force this…
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are less than three weeks away, and that means a slew of early Black Friday deals are already up and running. We’ve been covering the full range of sales from the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart, but today we’re taking a step back and highlighting a few deals you may have missed.Amazon has been sporadically discounting its second-gen Echo Buds and they’re back down to $90, or $30 off their list price of $120. The Echo Buds 2 offered some welcome improvements over the originals, including better sound and noise canceling. Read David Carnoy’s Echo…