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Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here, which means it’s the official start of the holiday shopping season. If you have some fitness or wellness enthusiasts on your holiday list this year, you are probably looking for some gift ideas. Or maybe you plan on taking advantage of some sales and upgrading your home gym. To help with both scenarios, we gathered some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Week fitness deals that are live for the season. We will update this list periodically with new deals as they become available. For more holiday deals, you can check out some of CNET’s other top Black Friday and Cyber Week deals. If you’re in the market to purchase a big-ticket fitness item like a treadmill, NordicTrack has Black Friday deals with select items up to $500 off. Additionally, NordicTrack is taking $100 off with an iFIT membership. Some deals include CNET’s top treadmill pick , the Commercial 2450 treadmill, which is $200 off for Black Friday. For more deals on treadmills, exercise bikes and rowing machines, make sure to check out NordicTrack’s website. If the health-conscious friend on your holiday list is into tracking their health data, they may appreciate an ŌURA ring. The ŌURA ring is a smart ring well known for tracking sleep and other health metrics like your heart rate, stress levels, recovery time and more. ŌURA recently came out with the ŌURA Ring 4 (not part of Cyber Week sales), which has been redesigned to be thinner, made of titanium, have more accurate readings through 18 sensors, have expanded ring sizes and many other features. The Oura Ring 3 has similar features and is on sale based on the color of the ring. Black and silver Oura rings are $249 or $50 off, Titanium and Stealth are $279 or $70 off and Black and Silver are $249 with $100 savings. The Peloton Guide makes a great gift for the friend in your life who loves their Peloton bike but wants to focus more on strength training workouts off the bike. They can still access all the workouts that Peloton has to offer, but the Guide uses AI to act like your own personal trainer at home. It resembles a webcam that is compact enough to fit on any console in front of your TV. The Peloton Guide is able to track reps, correct form, track the weights you're using and more. The Guide is usually $195 but it's currently on sale for $45--a whopping 77% off the retail price. If you've been eyeing the Peloton Tread, it's currently on sale for $2,695. That's $300 off the original price. Although this is a higher price point item, it's one of CNET's top picks for treadmills if you're looking to treat yourself. If you're already a Peloton member and own the bike as well as an All-Access membership ($44/month), then it makes sense to add the tread to your workout equipment collection. One thing to keep in mind is that it is on the bigger side and doesn't have the option to fold up, so you want to make sure you have the space to hold it. Peloton is offering discounted deals on the majority of its equipment, including the Peloton Bike and Bike Plus. If you've taken it for a spin and are finally deciding to bite the bullet, you can purchase the original Peloton Bike for $1,295 and the Peloton Bike Plus for $1,995. That's a 10% ($150 savings) and 20% ($500 savings) discount, respectively for each bike. Remember that you can create up to 20 profiles under an All Access Peloton membership ($44/month), so everyone in your family can enjoy the bike. You'll also be able to take advantage of the thousands of on-demand classes Peloton has to offer. If you’re in the market for a new electric toothbrush, Philips has many of its electric toothbrushes on sale for Black Friday deals. You can get a toothbrush for up to 45% off like the Sonicare ProtectiveClean 5300 electric toothbrush or the Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 Black (now $60). Or if you’re looking for an electric toothbrush for your kids, Philips has the Sonicare for Kids Design a Pet Edition also on sale for $27.95, $15 off the original price. Nothing compares to having a good night’s sleep. The Hatch Restore 2 is a sound machine and night-light in one. This is my go-to sleep product that works for my whole family and is easy to manage through the Hatch app. It’s currently on sale for $144, $26 off the retail price. This is the ideal gift for a college student, new parents or new home dwellers trying to make their bedroom more serene. Native natural deodorants are currently 30% off orders $35 or more. The aluminum-free deodorant offers a 72-hour odor protection for different parts of your body. If you’re new to the product, there are holiday-themed scents like Holiday Gumdrop, Candy Cane and Toasted Vanilla and Honey. These deals run from November 21 through December 2, so now is the time to stock up. Nike’s latest strength training equipment line is discounted for Black Friday and Cyber Week starting November 22 through December 3. If you’re looking to stock up your home gym, these stylish yet functional pieces of fitness equipment will vamp up your workout space. Take $50 off dumbbell tree sets , $100 off dumbbell rack sets , plus 50% off shipping and $500 off home gym bundles and free shipping. If you want individual pieces of equipment, barbells are 30% off and kettlebells are 20% off and dumbbells are 15% off during these deals. LED masks are all the rage right now in the beauty space. LED masks use red light therapy meant to improve the appearance of your skin. Omnilux is one of the few brands that has a face mask that has been FDA-approved and dermatologist-approved. The Omnilux Contour mask has a Black Friday deal that is up to $240 off if you purchase three devices with the promo code: SAVE240, $60 off a single device with the promo code: SAVE60, $130 off two devices with the promo code: SAVE130. Additionally you can take 20% off mini devices and topical skincare on the site. Promix supplements is offering up to 30% off its products starting today through December 1 for Black Friday deals. You can receive a $30 gift card for every $125 spent, which must be redeemed by the end of the year. Now is the time to stock up on the popular Promix puff bars (20% off), select flavors now under $25 or whey or vegan protein powder and other discounted best sellers. Stock up on Ascent supplements on Amazon starting now through December 2. Take 20% off on select products like creatine, whey protein powder or Miscellar Casein powder on the Amazon storefront. Ascent is one of CNET’s top picks for best overall whey protein powder and comes in vanilla bean, chocolate, mocha cold brew, chocolate peanut butter and peppermint mocha flavors. There is also an unflavored option. The flavored varieties are sweetened with stevia and have 25 grams of protein per serving. If you’re shopping for a massage gun with an affordable price point, Bob and Brad offers various styles that are budget-friendly. From November 21 through December 2, you can buy a Bob and Brad massage gun for up to 34% off. Styles are subject to different prices and discounts. You can purchase the T2 Massage Gun, normally $109, for $72.99 with this holiday deal. If you prefer a mini massage gun, the Q2 Mini Massage Gun is 15% off and marked down from $70 to $60. Dick’s Sporting Goods stores sell various activewear lines like Nike, CALIA, Carhartt and more. It also sells fitness equipment. From November 24 through November 30, select Nike clothing will be 30% off. 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LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The ball bounced through KaVonte Turpin's legs and stopped at the 1-yard line. He picked it up, made a spin move and was off to the races. was the highlight of the at Washington on Sunday that ended their losing streak at five. That came with just under three minutes left, and then an onside kick for a TD to provide a little happiness in the middle of a lost season. "Feels good to win," coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been a minute.” Chauncey Golston ripping the ball out of Brian Robinson Jr.'s hands for what counted as an interception of Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and Donovan Wilson forcing a fumble of John Bates earlier in the game helped put the Cowboys in position to make it a game, as did the play of Cooper Rush. Turpin's monster return after initially muffing the retrieval had everyone buzzing. "He did that for timing," McCarthy said. “That was part of the plan. He’s a special young man. Obviously a huge play for us.” Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves, the All-Pro special teams selection two seasons ago, was the first one down the field and blamed himself for not tackling Turpin when he had the chance. “I’ve made that play 100 times,” Reaves said. “I didn’t make it today, and it cost us the game.” Turpin's spin move will likely be replayed over and over — and not stopped by many. Receiver CeeDee Lamb called it “his escape move” because Turpin has been showing it off in practice. “I know I can just get them going one way and then spin back the other way,” Turpin said. "That’s just one of my moves when I’m in trouble and I've got nowhere to go: something nobody ever seen before.” In a wacky finish that McCarthy likened to a game of Yahtzee, Thomas' return was almost as unexpected. It came with 14 seconds left after Washington kicker Austin Seibert missed the extra point following Daniels' 86-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin to leave Dallas up 27-26. “I kind of waited a second and I was like: ‘Should I try? Should I try?’” Thomas said. “I said, ‘I think I’m gonna score the ball,’ so just ran and I scored.” The Cowboys' playoff odds are still incredibly long at 4-7, but with the New York Giants coming to town next for the traditional Thanksgiving Day game at Dallas, players are willing to dream after winning for the first time since Oct. 6. “Lot of games left,” said Rush, who threw two TD passes. “Pretty insane. ... I think both sides of the ball and special teams picked each other up all game. I think it was a full team effort. Finally picking each other up like we’re supposed to.” AP NFL:
EZINWANNE ONWUKA argues that progress is not just about rising figures but about how these figures translate into improved living standards When I first heard Nasboi’s song ‘ Hunger Games ’, I was greatly amused. The lyrics, delivered with a catchy rhythm, seemed to capture the plight of the average Nigerian in a lighthearted way. But today, the humour which I found in that song has vanished, replaced by the grim reality of poverty and despondency that has become the hallmark of President Tinubu’s economic policies. In less than 18 months, transportation costs doubled, several businesses folded under the weight of rising expenses, school fees have become unaffordable for many parents, and the prices of basic commodities, fuel inclusive, skyrocketed beyond the reach of many. While the government promised palliatives to ease the hardship, these promises have proven grossly insufficient, leaving thousands in dire straits. The situation is just as Nasboi sang: “Food no dey for boys to focus. Rice no dey, even garri cost...Things too cost for dis kind regime. Ulcer dey, no food to treat am o.” The desperation of Nigerians to survive was tragically exposed a few days ago when stampedes at palliative distribution centres led to loss of lives. In Ibadan, a stampede at a funfair of which the organisers promised participants “exciting prizes like scholarships and other bountiful gifts” led to the death of several children. A similar tragedy occurred in Abuja, where a crowd gathered for palliatives became uncontrollable, resulting in chaos and fatalities. In Anambra State, the story was no different; a stampede at another distribution point left families mourning their loved ones. These are not isolated incidents—they are the result of widespread hunger and misery. The images of mammoth crowds scrambling for food packs were heart-wrenching, a visual indictment of the ruling party’s failure to prioritise the welfare of its citizens. I agree with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that “it is heartbreaking that despite our abundant resources as a nation, Nigerians have been subjected to an agonising life where they die struggling for food.” I also agree with presidential aspirant Omoyele Sowore’s remark that “If anyone didn’t know how bad things are and how our people are really desperate for survival, this unprecedented but unwarranted death by hunger-suicide tells the real story.” These tragic events are indeed an “ugly testament to the alarming level of misery, poverty, hunger, starvation, and sense of hopelessness and desperation for survival currently plaguing our nation,” according to the PDP. It is heartbreaking that a government which promised Nigerians ‘renewed hope’ has plunged the nation into renewed despair. Families can no longer afford to eat three square meals a day, children are dropping out of school, and the middle class, once a buffer against extreme poverty, is steadily disappearing under the weight of harsh economic policies. Even in rural areas, where subsistence farming was once a reliable source of survival, the high cost of fertilisers and transportation has made agriculture increasingly unsustainable. Many farmers have abandoned their fields, unable to cope with rising expenses. Amidst these travails, Mr President, during his media chat on Monday night, stated that his reforms were necessary for the country’s growth. However, focusing solely on economic growth—measured by GDP and other statistical metrics—ignores the critical realities faced by the citizens. True progress is not just about rising figures but about how these figures translate into improved living standards, affordable healthcare, quality education, and access to basic necessities. When millions are battling hunger and poverty, growth figures offer little consolation. Unfortunately, President Tinubu’s economic reforms have done little to address the pressing needs of the people. What we see instead is a government out of touch with the realities of the masses. It is embarrassing that a nation as rich in resources as Nigeria cannot provide food security for its citizens so much so that citizens now flock to charity events for their daily bread. Meanwhile, Mr President, in his Christmas message, has assured that “Nigeria is on a promising path of restoration and hope, with every indication pointing towards a bright future.” While the President’s words may sound reassuring, they ring hollow for the millions of Nigerians struggling with the daily reality of hunger and hardship. Promises of a ‘promising path’ and a ‘bright future’ cannot fill empty stomachs or console families grieving the loss of loved ones due to desperation-induced tragedies. Actions speak louder than words, and so far, the government’s actions—or lack thereof—have painted a bleak picture. ‘Hunger Games’ by Nasboi has become the painful anthem of Nigerian reality. The lyrics tell of the struggles of a nation where hunger and despair have become commonplace. If the current administration is serious about its promise of ‘renewed hope,’ it must address these issues head-on. Hunger dey o! And the time for rhetoric is over. Nigerians deserve more than words—they deserve action. Onwuka writes via ezinwanne.dominion@gmail.com‘No Place For Waqf Law In Constitution’: PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Appeasement PoliticsThere are few movies in recent memory as incomparably high-profile as Barbie (2023). Due to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon, as well as the involvement of industry darlings such as Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and, of course, the beloved director of “girly movies” Greta Gerwig. It quickly went down as one of history’s most significant cinematic moments, becoming the 14th highest-grossing film of all time. From the onset of the pink-covered press, the Barbie team pushed a moral of female empowerment, synonymous with the Barbie toy brand. However, when it came to the actual content of the movie, many viewers felt that there was plenty left to be desired when it came to Barbie ‘s feminist messaging. While there is plenty to applaud about Barbie , notably its stellar production design and brave comedy, one must consider the impact that such a confused movie with such a distinct social responsibility will have on generations to come. Here is (just the surface of) why Barbie is not quite a feminist manifesto: In the 2023 Variety Actors on Actors between Margot Robbie and Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy, Robbie shares with Murphy a bit about the Barbie creative process. Specifically, Robbie believes that Gerwig and Noah Baumbach mostly figured out the script as they went along. They did not know where it would end when they began the script. This is reflected in not only the film’s plot (after leaving Barbieland, the whole thing sort of devolves into chaos), but its teachings. It is quite difficult after watching Barbie to discern exactly what you are meant to takeaway, other than perhaps a general forced idea of “women can do anything,” but even that feels told, not shown. Barbie feels like a gumbo of a bunch of random, disconnected feminist sentences that lose their salience one after the other. The script preaches empowerment in loose statements that are barely connected to an already jumbled story. Within said story, women end up brainwashed and idle multiple times. Assuming that the goal of such a movie is to educate audiences who may be unfamiliar with the ideas of feminism (or resistant to them), the pure lack of clarity that Barbie possesses in making any points is a cause for concern. For example, one of the most lauded moments of Barbie is a monologue given by America Ferrera toward the end of the film in which she lists various experiences that make it “literally impossible to be a woman.” Though this grocery list is true, it is also rather simplistic and, for the average woman, arguably falls flat and feels rather elementary. This could constitute “Women Deserve Rights 101.” For the uneducated viewer, perhaps this would serve as some sort of doorway to understanding. However, this becomes confusing when, within the same movie, you have elevated quotes like “We mothers stand still, so our daughters can look back and see how far they’ve come” and “By giving voice to the cognitive dissonance required to be a woman under the patriarchy, you robbed it of its power.” Not to mention, there is also a simultaneous insane road trip plot mixed with a weird self-aware capitalistic tone that ends up feeling entirely pro-Mattel in the end. Considering Gerwig has gone on record about her myriad inspirations in making Barbie , including things like Paradise Lost , The Umbrellas of Cherbourg , and The Planet of the Apes , it is not bold to say there might have been too many ideas at play. The one important idea, empowering women in a clear way, got lost. Barbie is not streamlined at all and simply contains too much information for anyone to make sense of anything. During the 2023 Oscars season, Barbie received eight nominations, including for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Gosling. In what was considered quite a notable “controversy,” Robbie herself did not receive an Acting nomination for the titular role. Robbie was wonderful in the role, there is no doubt about that, as there is no question at this point in her career that she is a deeply talented and capable actress. That being said, one does not have to reach to figure out why she might have been “snubbed” in this way. Robbie and Barbie were doomed from the start, because they were never clearly about women. The Barbie script is not one in which Barbie herself is an especially compelling or clear character. Regardless of who donned the pink shoes, you cannot create something substantial enough for award recognition or, more importantly, mass emotional resonance out of thin air. Still, there is a character in the Barbie script that is given nuance, complexity, and clarity: Ken. The main male character of the film has the most digestible, most classic character arc, which makes him the most relatable. This allows Gosling (who is also utterly fantastic on average) to give the standout performance in the film,mainly because Ken’s character is better written. Ken is the primary comedic relief of the film (all the Kens are). This is super enjoyable at the start. As the film continues and in hindsight, one starts to consider the implications. The Kens are meant to be emblematic of the patriarchy and the reality that women face. The bulk of the examples it gives of that reality, however, are trivial inconveniences, like having to listen to a guy play guitar (admittedly, funny). It makes no attempt to acknowledge the real threat the patriarchy poses to women. This implies that the situation is much less violent, unjust, and complicated than it is. Arguably, one could say Barbie is attempting to be a family movie and thus should not incorporate too much ugly truth. Barbie does incorporate ugly truths, it just does it rather flippantly (for example, when Barbie is sexually harassed on the boardwalk, and it is pretty much only chalked up to a cheeky joke). This creates a confused picture of what women deal with that ultimately feels harmful, especially to young, impressionable audiences.Caldwell-Pope not available for Magic at Lakers, Carter questionable
Chattanooga, Tennessee, a midsize Southern city, is on no one’s list of artificial intelligence hot spots. But as the technology’s use moves beyond a few big city hubs and is more widely adopted across the economy, Chattanooga and other once-struggling cities in the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and South are poised to be among the unlikely winners, a recent study found. The shared attributes of these metropolitan areas include an educated workforce, affordable housing and workers who are mostly in occupations and industries less likely to be replaced or disrupted by AI, according to the study by two labor economists, Scott Abrahams, an assistant professor at Louisiana State University, and Frank Levy, a professor emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. These cities are well positioned to use AI to become more productive, helping to draw more people to those areas. The study is part of a growing body of research pointing to the potential for chatbot-style AI to fuel a reshaping of the population and labor market map of America. AI’s transformative force could change the nation’s economy and politics, much like other technological revolutions. “This is a powerful technology that will sweep through American offices with potentially very significant geographic implications,” said Mark Muro, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he studies the regional effects of technology and government policy. At issue is a new and rapidly growing breed of the technology known as generative AI, which can quickly draft business reports, write software and answer questions, often with human-level skill. Already, predictions abound that generative AI will displace workers in call centers, software developers and business analysts. A series of studies have concluded that the impact is likely to be substantial, perhaps automating the equivalent of millions of jobs. To date, the regions benefiting the most from the rapidly progressing technology have been a handful of metro areas where scientists are building AI, including Silicon Valley. But those places are also some of the ones most apt to face issues as AI gets better and can automate jobs, according to the labor economists’ study. In their paper, the two labor economists identified nearly two dozen metropolitan areas expected to benefit from the broader adoption of AI technology, including Dayton, Ohio; Scranton, Pennsylvania; Savannah, Georgia; and Greenville, South Carolina.Minnesota 1 0 2 0 — 3 Calgary 1 1 1 1 — 4 Calgary won shootout 2-1
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