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history of cockfighting BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Keith Higgins Jr. had 22 points to lead Lehigh to an 87-67 victory over Neumann on Sunday. Higgins added eight rebounds for the Mountain Hawks (5-6). Tyler Whitney-Sidney shot 7 for 12 (2 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 3 from the free-throw line to add 19 points. Cam Gillus scored 10. Mike Smith III led the Knights with 15 points. Gary Francis added 12 points and DJ Earl had 12 points and three steals. Led by 13 points from Higgins before the break, Lehigh entered halftime tied with Neumann 42-42. Lehigh pulled away with a 9-0 run in the second half to extend a nine-point lead to 18 points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .Notre Dame vs. Army live updates: Latest score, predictions, odds and news from today’s college football game

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CFPB Proposes Rule to Tighten Oversight of Data Brokers and Safeguard Consumer PrivacyExeter and Wyomissing play for District 3 football championships tonight. We will be updating this story as the games go along, so check back periodically for the latest on the games. Wyomissing plays Lampeter-Strasburg for the Class 4A crown, and Exeter meets Bishop McDevitt for the 5A title. On Saturday, Wilson plays Harrisburg at 1 p.m. for the Class 6A crown.

The road is long and uncertain for those seeking the removal of Vice President Sara Duterte via impeachment, but impeachment is by no means the only path in the pursuit of accountability for the P612.5 million in confidential funds allegedly misspent under her leadership. The reality is that impeachment is not just a constitutional instrument to make high officials answerable for wrongdoing. Too often, it serves as a bargaining chip for partisan gain or monetary benefit; in other words—a political tool. But the allegations leveled at Duterte, being imbued with public interest, require a legal response and potentially, a judicial reckoning. Which results in a glaring contradiction: Why must Congress seek a political remedy for a fundamentally criminal matter? More importantly, why must the alleged squandering of taxpayer money be left to politicians’ whims and agenda? Impeachment, as our history has shown, has its uses and advantages, but it is a double-edged sword that one must wield with an abundance of caution. The two impeachment complaints filed against the Vice President last week offered contrasting approaches in their bid to oust the second most powerful official of the land. The first complaint, filed by civil society leaders and a relative of a drug war victim, employed an all-but-the-kitchen-sink strategy, heaping on Duterte a litany of accusations that invoked all possible grounds for impeachment, except treason. The second, filed by progressive activists, elected to zero in on one—betrayal of public trust—as it focused on the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 11-day spending spree of P125 million in confidential funds in December 2022. On top of this, both complaints took issue with the unaccounted spending in 2023 of P375 million and P112.5 million in the hard-to-audit secret funds by the OVP and the Department of Education (DepEd), respectively, during Duterte’s tenure. What stands out in the allegations is the chilling resemblance to other funding shenanigans, like the P10-billion pork barrel scam masterminded by Janet Lim-Napoles, the country’s poster child for large-scale corruption, who is now serving time for multiple convictions while still on trial for other charges. In a wide-ranging conspiracy that implicated top lawmakers and officials, Napoles was accused—and found guilty in some cases, including plunder, for orchestrating the diversion of congressional allocations to ghost projects with fake beneficiaries. A similar trail of questionable transactions has now emerged in Duterte’s funding controversy, including the curious cases of Mary Grace Piattos and Kokoy Villamin, who are both listed as signatories to receipts used by the OVP and DepEd to liquidate their respective expenditures. The Philippine Statistics Authority has since confirmed suspicions that Piattos and Villamin do not exist, at least in its birth, marriage or death records, and the agency is now in the process of checking hundreds of other signatories. It only adds to the cloud of doubt surrounding Duterte’s use of public funds that she has responded to congressional inquiries with stonewalling tactics and defiance. Let us not forget that confidential funds are intended for pressing national security concerns. That the OVP and DepEd, both civilian agencies, were even granted these funds reflects serious flaws and misplaced priorities in public spending. And like the pork barrel scam, the Duterte scandal demonstrates the dangers of intertwining political and financial interests in the budgeting process and the absence of robust oversight mechanisms in the use of such appropriations. But the stakes are too high for this issue to be brushed aside as partisan squabbling, as President Marcos suggested when he said impeaching Duterte was a “waste of time.” On the contrary, the House of Representatives and the Senate must act decisively on the impeachment complaints, lest they be seen as enablers of malfeasance. If anything, their inaction would render the House inquiries a toothless spectacle. As former Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño put it: “[This] impeachment complaint is a challenge to Congress to show its independence, that it can stand on the side of the people.” It’s too early to say whether the President’s position has doomed the chances of Duterte’s impeachment, but there is precedent for the House and the Senate defying the presidential line. In either case, her critics should know that impeachment is not the only way to hold Duterte to account—the VP is not immune from criminal suits. Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . Whether in trial courts or the halls of Congress, the government is duty-bound to unmask each ghost beneficiary, account for every misspent peso, and punish all erring officials. Anything less would be a failure of justice and a betrayal of the very public trust that Duterte stands accused of undermining.Unesco-listed Chinese wooden arch bridges gain global spotlightPSE ends year higher for first time since 2019

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A COMPLAINT about a “rough” haircut was logged as a “hate” incident by cops. In the barmy case, the upset punter blamed an argument about Ukraine for a bad trim. Other so-called non-crime hate incidents logged by police include a German woman upset about being likened to a rottweiler. It comes as the cash-strapped Met faces axing 2,000 cops who could catch real criminals, and only opening stations from 9am-5pm. Last night Essex Police dropped a hate probe into journalist Allison Pearson over a year-old post — but only after putting her through 12 days of anguish. Meanwhile, a customer contacted cops to say his barber was “aggressive and rough” because he spoke Russian. Similar bizarre cases saw officers called over a neighbour in a hedge dispute who said it was homophobic to brand him “Leonard”. As Britain’s biggest police force faces axing 2,000 cops, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: “The police should not waste any valuable time on incidents like this. "There is plenty of real crime they should be preventing and solving. Aggressive haircut is not a police matter “An aggressively-administered haircut is not a police matter. "The police should only spend time investigating or recording actual criminal allegations or incidents where there is a real and imminent risk of criminality subsequently occurring. “The Government needs to urgently update the guidance to ensure this is the case. “This nonsense undermines confidence in policing.” A staggering 13,000 non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) were recorded in the year to June. These are cases where no criminal offence has been committed, but the person reporting an incident feels it was motivated by hostility or prejudice. The Lithuanian haircut “victim” claimed he was targeted because he spoke Russian. A City of London Police log of the incident, seen by The Sun, said: “Barber asked him about the present situation in Ukraine, victim stated that all conversations with the barber were fine, but he stated that the barber was aggressive and rough whilst he was cutting his hair. “The victim believes this was because he spoke Russian and is a hate incident.” Ex-Met detective Peter Bleksley said: “This is ridiculous and shows how disconnected police are from what the public want. “No wonder there is a crimewave in this country. The guidelines suggest you should only intervene in cases like this where there is fear of escalation — who ever had a fear of escalation after a bad haircut?!” It was unclear if City of London Police spoke to the hairdresser. A force spokesman said: “The report was made online and later withdrawn.” Essex Police logged 96 NCHIs in a year, including one where the “suspect has told two men to stop kissing”. Wiltshire cops investigated an incident where a person in the street said others were mocking the length of their hair. The rottweiler “racial abuse” complaint was made to Cambridgeshire Police from a woman in a parking dispute with a neighbour. A person in South Yorkshire said they were the victim of homophobic abuse in a row over a privet hedge when a neighbour called him a “Leonard”. In West Yorkshire cops recorded a case where a person with Blue Badge disabled parking claimed Facebook posts referred to her being physically active. In 2021, a man was investigated for “racial hatred” for whistling the Bob the Builder tune at his neighbour. Officers in Bedfordshire recorded it as an NCHI, which can remain on file for six years and, in some cases, be disclosed to a prospective employer. Another barmy case saw a swimming teacher in West Yorkshire probed after a mother said her son had been allowed to bang his head against the side of the pool “due to his ethnicity”. Retired Sussex Det Chief Supt Kevin Moore told The Sun: “It is no good police complaining they have insufficient resources when they are wasting valuable time recording, then potentially investigating, such ridiculous matters. “It is high time His Majesty’s Inspectorate stepped in to stop the recording of non-crime hate incidents. Either a matter is a crime or it is not. If it isn’t then police should not be involved.” Reform MP Lee Anderson added: “Our police have lost control of our streets, and now their bosses have lost control of their minds. “Police should be investigating proper crimes not people who have hurt someone’s feelings. I long for the days when we had respect for our boys in blue.” Exclusive By Mike Sullivan BRITAIN’S biggest police force is set to lose 2,000 officers as a result of swingeing budget cuts. And 400 civilian staff jobs could go as the Met slashes £450million from annual finances. Some London police stations will reduce opening hours to the public from 9am to 5pm. The 12.8 per cent reduction from this year’s £3.5billion budget is worse than “eye-watering” cuts feared by Met boss Sir Mark Rowley. Figures for the new budget are due to be announced at 11pm tonight by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, alongside some of the tough measures that must be taken. Matt Cane, of the Police Federation, warned: “As we have said time and again, cuts have consequences. These will clearly have a significant impact on the Met’s ability to police London.” And retired Met Chief Supt Simon Ovens warned the cuts could mean the final straw for officers considering other careers. The Met is already projected to be down to 32,750 officers by March from its operating strength of 35,415. The loss of an additional 2,000 cops during the incoming financial year from April would put the force back to 2013 levels. Sir Mark said last week he was “deeply troubled” by talks over the annual settlement. He said the capital’s spending on policing per head of population was already lower than cities such as New York and Sydney. This week Home Secretary Yvette Cooper promised a crackdown on shoplifting, phone theft and anti-social behaviour. She pledged £500million for more cops, though did not specify if the figure included inflation rises. The Met said: “We maintain a productive dialogue with the Mayor and Home Office. No final decisions have been made.”Stocks hit, dollar slips in illiquid year-end profit taking

Aussie model found dead in Bali poolJacques Audiard’s audacious musical “Emilia Pérez,” about a Mexican drug lord who undergoes gender affirming surgery, led nominations to the 82nd Golden Globes on Monday, scoring 10 nods to lead it over other contenders like the musical smash “Wicked,” the papal thriller “Conclave” and the postwar epic “The Brutalist.” The nominations for the Globes, which will be televised by CBS and streamed on Paramount+ on Jan. 5, were announced on Monday morning by Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut. The embattled Globes, which are no longer presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are still in comeback mode after years of scandal and organizational upheaval. Working in the Globes favor this year: a especially starry field of nominees. Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, Denzel Washington, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Glen Powell and Selena Gomez all scored nominations. The young Donald Trump drama “The Apprentice” also landed nominations for its two central performances, by Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn. The president elect has called “The Apprentice” a “politically disgusting hatchet job" made by "human scum.” How much the recent president election will figure into Hollywood's awards season remains to be seen. In the season's first awards ceremony, the Gotham Awards, Trump went unmentioned but sometimes alluded to. Stan also received a nomination Monday for the dark comedy “A Different Man.” While “Oppenheimer” and, to a lesser degree, “Barbie,” sailed into the Globes nominations as the clear heavyweights of awards season, no such frontrunner has emerged this year — and, with the exception of “Wicked," most of the contenders are far lighter on box office. The Globes don’t often align with the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, a much larger group that far more closely reflects the film industry. But they can give movies a major boost, and ripe fodder for their awards marketing. Netflix, which acquired “Emilia Pérez” after its Cannes Film Festival debut, dominated the nominations, leading all studios in both film nods (13) and in the TV categories (23). “Emilia Pérez," an operatic genre-skipping movie that combines elements of a narco thriller, a Broadway musical and a trans drama, scored nominations for its three stars: Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña and Gomez. No comedy or musical has ever received more Globe nominations. Brady Corbet’s “The Brutalist” landed seven nominations, including best picture, drama, and acting nods for Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce. The soon-to-be-released film, from A24, is uncommonly ambitious, with a runtime of three-and-a-half hours, including an intermission. A24 narrowly trailed Netflix in the film categories, scoring 12 nominations overall, including best actor, drama, for Hugh Grant's darkest turn yet in the horror film “Heretic.” Grant, in a statement, thanked the directors, Scott Beck and Bryan Woods “for spotting my need to kill." Close behind it was Edward Berger’s “Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal tasked with leading the conclave to elect a new pope. It landed six nominations, including best picture, drama, and acting nods for Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini. Sean Baker's Palme d'Or-winning “Anora,” starring Mikey Madison as a Brooklyn sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, was nominated for five awards, including best picture, comedy or musical, and best female actor for Madison and best supporting actor for Yura Borisov. The Globes will be hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, who scored her own nomination for best stand-up special. CBS, which began airing the Globes last year on a new deal, will hope Glaser manages to do better than last year’s emcee, Jo Koy, whose stint was widely panned. The nominees for best motion picture drama are: “The Brutalist”; “A Complete Unknown,”; “Conclave”; “Dune: Part Two”; “Nickel Boys;” “September 5.” The nominees for best film musical or comedy are: “Wicked”; “Anora”; “Emilia Pérez”; “Challengers”; “A Real Pain”; “The Substance.” Coralie Fargeat's gory body horror satire “The Substance," starring Demi Moore as an actress who resorts to extremes to stay young in a Hollywood obsessed with young beauty, landed five nominations overall, including nods for both Moore and her younger doppelganger, Margaret Qualley. Among animated movies, DreamWorks' “The Wild Robot” also had an especially good day. The tale of the shipwrecked robot came away with four nominations, including one for cinematic and box office achievement, a relatively new category populated by big ticket-sellers like “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2.” The strong showing suggests the other animated nominees — “Flow,” “Inside Out 2," “Memoir of a Snail," “Moana 2," “Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” — may have a hard time besting “The Wild Robot.” The Bob Dylan film “A Complete Unknown," starring Chalamet, also had a lot to celebrate. Coming off an endorsement from Dylan, himself, the film landed nominations for Chalamet, Edward Norton (who plays Woody Guthrie) and best picture, drama. Pamela Anderson also landed her first Golden Globe nomination. In “The Last Showgirl,” Anderson plays an aging Las Vegas showgirl, a performance that's led to the best reviews of Anderson's career. She was nominated for best female actor, drama, alongside Jolie ("Maria"), Nicole Kidman ("Babygirl"), Tilda Swinton ("The Room Next Door"), Fernanda Torres ("I'm Still Here") and — in a surprise — Kate Winslet ("Lee"). Anderson, reached by video conference Monday, said she put her whole life into the film. “I was making pickles and jam. I didn’t think I’d be doing any more in this industry,” said Anderson. “I was a little disappointed in myself and was kind of reassessing some of my life choices. But then this came up.” “The Bear,” which dominated the 2024 Globes, led all series with five nominations for its third season. That included nods for Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Liza Colón-Zayas and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Its stiffest competition this year might come in the FX series “Shogun" (four nominations, including acting nods for Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada) or Apple TV's “Slow Horses" (nods for Gary Oldman and Jack Lowden). “Only Murders in the Building” again led the comedy or musical category, with nominations for it stars Steve Martin, Martin Short and Gomez, her second nomination to go with hers for "Emilia Pérez." The Globes aren’t ever quite drama-free, but things have settled down for the embattled awards body. After The Los Angeles Times reported that the HFPA voters included no Black members, among other issues, most of Hollywood boycotted the show and the 2022 ceremony was scrapped. Last January's Globes were the first after the disbanding of the HFPA and their acquisition by Dick Clark Productions and billionaire Todd Boehly’s private equity firm Eldridge Industries. However, earlier this fall, the Ankler reported that former members of the HFPA filed a letter with the California attorney general’s office questioning “the validity of the purchase.” Though the 2024 Globes were mostly panned, ratings improved. According to Nielsen, some 9.5 million watched, leading CBS to give the show a five-year deal. Last year, the Globes introduced two new categories that remain this time around: the cinematic and box office achievement award and the best performance in stand-up comedy on television. One tweak this time comes in the lifetime achievement awards. This year, those are going to Ted Danson (for the Carol Burnett Award) and Viola Davis (for the Cecil B. DeMille Award). Those will be handed out in a gala dinner on Friday, Jan. 3, two days before the Globes. AP's Ryan Pearson in Los Angeles contributed to this report. For more coverage of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, visit: https://apnews.com/hub/golden-globe-awards

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King scores 19 as Northeastern takes down FGCU 59-55Khalid is opening up about his sexuality. In a series of posts on X, the "Young Dumb & Broke" singer came out as gay. He revealed the news on X by a rainbow flag with exclamation points in a post that read, "There yall go. next topic please lol." He then responded to a fan who asked if he was "GEHHH," , "I am! And that’s okay." In a follow up message, Khalid, whose birth name is Khalid Donnel Robinson, said he outed by someone but did not share who the person was. TODAY.com has reached out to the Grammy-nominated singer for comment but did not hear back at the time of publication. "I got outted and the world still continues to turn. Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality!" . "In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me love yall." After sharing the news, the singer continued to interact with fans online about it. "The closet was glass baby. but we accept you. its not about who you love its about your artistry!" a to which "I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business." Online, someone pointed out that Khalid likely teased his sexuality when he released his 2022 song "Satellite," which is known as a “LGBTQ anthem." "Hate that Khalid was forced out but he wasn’t “hiding” it. He just didn’t need to TELL nobody," , "Thank you!!!! I was never hiding." After a slew of interactions with fans following his announcement, Khalid signaled he was signing off of X , "Aight love yall thank yall I’m off this." Khalid broke out onto the scene in 2016 when he released his hit song "Location," which featured artists like Lil Wayne and Kehlani on the remix. The singer has been nominated for seven Grammys, including Joyann Jeffrey is a trending news reporter based in New York CityThe mother of an Australian teenage model who was on an extended break in Bali has spoken of the heartbreak of losing her son “too soon” while he holidayed in Bali. Aston Looker, 18, a former student at the prestigious Sydney school St Josephs College in Hunters Hill, was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a residential complex on the popular Indonesian island. News.com.au understands that Mr Looker, whose cause of death has not been released, was found floating in the pool of the residential complex in the Balinese village of Mengwi by a resident of the property. The unnamed resident who found Mr Looker on August 22 allegedly called security to assist with the unresponsive teenager however he was unable to be revived. Taking to social media, Mr Looker’s distraught mother, Sydney designer Amanda Lennon, said she misses her son “every day, every hour, every minute and every second,” and that he is in the “arms of angels now”. “My supermodel son is in heaven we love you forever,” Ms Lennon wrote to her 10k followers on Instagram. “We love your cheeky personality and amazing looks but most of all you humour. “Your mum will never ever forget you my favourite person in the universe. Aston you are gone too soon and mourning your death that was too soon.” Do you know more or have a story? Email tips@news.com.au In a statement sent to news.com.au, the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Mr Looker’s death which occurred in August. “The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in Bali,” the statement read. “We offer our deepest condolences to the family.” Family friend Victoria Montano posted about the death of Mr Looker, saying the 18-year-old was a “wasted life” and “one taken too soon”. “Asty was a complete juxtaposition - visually, a perfect face a jaw line that looked as if it was chiselled from marble, broad shoulders courtesy of countless hours of surfing,” Ms Montano posted on her Instagram account. “It was his vulnerability that drew you in. His sensitivity. His creative mind which no doubt worked away all day at a million miles an hour. “He wore his heart on his sleeve. On the occasions that we had time for a deeper conversation I always noted that he was able to express himself unlike any other male I knew. Asty was textured - he had depth. “This juxtaposition of masculinity and vulnerability was capped off by his mother Amanda’s favourite thing about him. A finely tuned perfectly timed sense of humour. The ability to be witty and humble all at once. Not many could make you laugh like this young man.” News.com.au has contacted Ms Lennon for comment.

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Police in eastern Ontario charged a Toronto resident who was allegedly in possession of hundreds of grams of cocaine earlier this month. Officers with the Gananoque Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of transporting drugs on Dec.13, a news release said. A search completed with the assistance of K9 led to the discovery of a hidden compartment inside the vehicle. Police seized approximately 454 grams of cocaine with a street value of $48,500. A loaded .40 calibre handgun and $1,165 in cash were also taken. A 27-year-old suspect from Scarborough was arrested on various firearms and drugs charges. They were held in custody for a bail hearing. Gananoque is located approximately 170 kilometres southwest of Ottawa. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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Earlier this year, New Hampshire lawmakers banned transgender girls from competing on girls’ school sports teams and prohibited some gender reassignment surgeries for minors. Those efforts will continue next year as several Republicans have filed draft legislation that could limit gender-affirming healthcare and revive a bill vetoed by the governor this summer that would have restricted access to bathrooms and locker rooms based on “biological sex.” Here’s what to look for during the upcoming legislative session: Weare Republican Lisa Mazur submitted two bill requests that would affect gender-affirming healthcare. One is “relative to health care professionals administering hormone treatments and puberty blockers,” though it doesn’t specify what that would entail at this early stage in the legislative process. Mazur declined an interview for this story. Full-fledged bills being drafted by the state’s Legislative Services office will become public in late December or early January. Other states have passed laws prohibiting transgender medical options, some of which are currently being challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court. Justices heard arguments in early December on whether to uphold a Tennessee law that bars minors from receiving gender transition care including surgeries, hormone therapy and puberty blockers. The Supreme Court appeared inclined to side with the state. Mazur’s same bill, according to the draft request title, would also relate to “school personnel attempting to influence a minor’s perception of his or her gender or sex.” Another bill, also requested by Mazur, would ban gender reassignment top surgery for minors, expanding on a law passed this year that prohibits minors from receiving genital gender reassignment surgery. Whitefield Republican Rep. Seth King submitted two bill draft requests that would, in theory, impact gender identity legal options and protections. He doesn’t plan to file either of them as bills in the upcoming session, he said – these were more of an exercise in planning to see what that policy language might look like should he choose to pursue them down the line. He hopes to share the drafts with other lawmakers and “bounce ideas around,” he said in an email. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess One of his hypothetical draft requests says it would remove gender identity from protections against discrimination, although specifics are unknown. Protections against sex discrimination are enshrined in federal law, and the Supreme Court ruled in 2020 that those protections also apply to discrimination over gender identity or sexual orientation, saying it’s impossible to discriminate against the latter two without also discriminating against the person for their biological sex. King’s other draft request would require gender identification to show as either male or female on driver’s licenses and non-driver IDs. New Hampshire residents can currently use an “X” instead of “M” or “F” to identify their gender on their license as nonbinary. This would appear to remove the “X” option. Rep. Jim Kofalt, a Republican from Wilton, will seek to revive a bill that passed the Legislature this year but was vetoed by Gov. Chris Sununu. Kofalt said he asked the Legislative Services department to copy his previous bill exactly – it would change the state’s Law Against Discrimination by permitting the classification of people by biological sex in certain areas, like bathrooms and locker rooms, athletics and sporting events where biological males are “generally recognized” as having an advantage, and in correctional and health facilities where people may be held involuntarily. It’s warranted, according to the previous bill, because it serves the “compelling state interests of protecting the privacy rights and physical safety of such persons and others.” The bill elicited backlash from LGBTQ rights advocates, and Sununu ultimately vetoed it, saying it sought to address issues that weren’t occurring in New Hampshire and that it invited “unnecessary discord.” Kofalt said his bill isn’t a mandate but would hand those decisions back to local towns, school districts and others. People on both sides of gender ideology issues have gotten too extreme, he said, and he views the bill as a “middle-of-the-road” solution. “I think people want to be respectful of other people, whatever their lifestyle is and however they choose to live their lives, but there’s got to be some balance and mutual respect, and so that’s what I’m aiming for,” Kofalt said. Charlotte Matherly is the statehouse reporter for the Concord Monitor and Monadnock Ledger-Transcript in partnership with Report for America. Follow her on X at @charmatherly, or send her an email at cmatherly@cmonitor.com.None

IRVING, Texas — A rape allegation against rapper Jay-Z , whose company Roc Nation has produced some of the NFL's entertainment presentations including the Super Bowl halftime show, won’t impact the league's relationship with the music mogul. “We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday after the conclusion of the league's winter meetings. "We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13 years old, amended the lawsuit Sunday to include a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party and participated in the sexual assault. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, said the rape allegation made against him is part of an extortion attempt . The 24-time Grammy Award winner called the allegations “idiotic” and “heinous in nature” in a statement released by Roc Nation, one of his companies. The NFL teamed up with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation in 2019 for events and social activism. The league and the entertainment company extended their partnership a few months ago. Kendrick Lamar will perform the Super Bowl halftime show at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Roc Nation and Emmy-winning producer Jesse Collins will serve as co-executive producers of the halftime show. Beyonce, who is married to Jay-Z, will perform at halftime of the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game on Christmas. “I think they’re getting incredibly comfortable with not just with the Super Bowl but other events they’ve advised us on and helped us with,” Goodell said. “They’ve been a big help in the social justice area to us on many occasions. They’ve been great partners.”Randy Hoak talks with voters outside the Watermark Wesleyan Church in Hamburg, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Hamburg Town Supervisor Randy Hoak announced Tuesday that he will be stepping aside in early January to accept a full-time position locally. Hoak, who took the town's top job in January 2022, would have been up for re-election next November. He said the Town Board will make an appointment to fill the remainder of his term. Hoak said in a phone interview Tuesday that he had been offered "another opportunity," but could not yet announce details about his new position. He added that he hopes to guide a smooth transition as he leaves office. He said he has had discussions with the town's department heads to ensure that ongoing projects continue to move forward. Those include infrastructure improvements and work being performed with funding from state and federal grants. Hoak said that during the past three years the town has received millions of dollars in state and federal funding to install new sidewalks and improve playgrounds, pedestrian safety, town facilities and programming for children and seniors. In a news release Tuesday, Hoak said, "I am confident I am leaving behind more efficient and effective town departments." The news release noted that one of his accomplishments was reforming the town's Finance Department after a previous finance director was prosecuted and leading a search for a new director. "We now have a first-class team watching over the town budget and providing sound guidance to the Town Board,” Hoak said in the release. The news release noted that the town also has moved toward hiring according to qualifications, "not patronage or political affiliation." New hires have included a police chief, public works superintendent, town assessor and director of youth, recreation and senior services. Email danderson@buffnews.com . Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.We asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favorite inexpensive beauty buy that's BETTER than the original version. Here are the beautiful and money-saving results, plus some more inexpensive beauty products reviewers say are better than the original: 1. Skin-lifting, pore-tightening Skin1004 face masks have results that reviewers swear by — not to mention the fact that it's weirdly fun? The mask tightens as it dries on your face, giving you the titular "zombie" effect (just like...or better than...the more expensive Hanacure ). Just wait 15 minutes and rinse to reveal your glowiest glow yet, thanks to the albumin (aka egg white) and aloe formula. Promising review: "I was gifted the Hanacure masks and loved them but they're just way too pricey. I heard SO many wonderful things about the skin 1004 zombie mask and at about $2.50 a pop, why not?! Let me tell you, this mask is just straight up magic. I didn't notice any changes to my skin immediately but a few hours later when I looked in the mirror I was shocked at how wonderful my skin looked. I've never noticed a difference like this. Hanacure who?!?? don't get me wrong, the Hanacure mask is amazing and magical too but it's expensive and impossible to maintain the twice weekly mask schedule recommended. T his Zombie mask is every bit as magical with better results in my opinion. And it's super funny. A lot of the reviews mention a bad smell which I was worried about but I didn't notice a smell and I'm so sensitive to smell I can't used scented lotions, lip balms etc. Bottom line, this is better than Hanacure both price and results wise." — Dana Dane Skin1004 Zombie Pack Face Masks: $23.99 at Amazon (for eight masks). Hanacure All-in-One Set: $118 at Amazon (enough for four masks). You save: $94.01 2. NYX Fat Oil Lip Drip combines a lip gloss with the hydration of a lip oil, thanks to vegan squalane, as well as raspberry and cloudberry oils. It's fairly new but already seriously beloved by reviewers who appreciate the sheer wash of color, high-impact shine, and non-sticky finish. And if you love Dior's Lip Oil (same), some reviewers say this is better! Promising review: "Best lip oil I have ever owned; better than Dior. It is not sticky at all, [it's] long lasting, shee,r and it has the juicy drop smell. It smells so good like really just like tooooooooo good to be true. It is perfect total game changer, so if you want like a lip gloss, but not too sticky than this is really for you 😁" — Lola NYX Fat Lip Drip: $8.97+ at Amazon (available in 13 shades, plus clear). Dior Glow Lip Oil: $40 at Sephora (available in 10 shades, plus clear). You save: $31.03 3. Or if you're looking for something more pigmented, NYX's Fat Oil Slick Click has similar click-to-dispense packaging and buildable color payoff & shine as the viral Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lips. And they're formulated with avocado, raspberry, and cloudberry oils for hydration! Promising review: "This lippie really is everything it’s described as: lightweight, buildable, and pigmented. I purchased this, used it, and then immediately purchased three more shades. Very comparable to the Tarte lip balm. I have both and reach for this one more tbh ." — gabrielllllle NYX Fat Oil Slick Click: $8.97+ at Amazon (available in 12 shades) Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip: $26 at Tarte (available in 16 shades) You save: up to $17.03 4. Wet n Wild Catsuit Liquid Lipsticks saturate your lips with matte color and last ALL DAY, rivaling Jeffree Star's Velour Lipsticks. "I used to use Jeffree Star lipsticks, but now I buy these. The colors are good, and they last all day. Plus they're cruelty-free and vegan too, for a fraction of the price." — Brittany J. Wet n Wild Mega Last Liquid Catsuit Lipstick: $2.19+ at Amazon (more shades available here ). Jeffree Star Velour Liquid Lipstick: $22 at Jeffree Star (available in dozens of colors). You save: $19.81 5. TruSkin vitamin C serum is formulated with hyaluronic acid (to provide a boost of hydration), soothing aloe vera, and vitamin E (in addition to the namesake vitamin C) — a combo designed to brighten and smooth your skin for your glowiest glow yet. And money-saving alert: reviewers say it's comparable to the SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic serum (which costs $182 for the full-size btw!). When it comes to vitamin C, this formulation is on the stronger side, so you should do a patch test before using! And make sure you use SPF after (tbh as you should every morning)! Though the bottle looks small, reviewers say it'll last you several months with daily use. Promising review: " I love this product so much. In only five days, my skin is smoother, clearer, and tighter. On the second day, my skin was a bit warm and red, so I skipped a day and have been using it every day without any more irritation. I find this just as effective and WAY less stinky than Skin Ceuticals . I highly recommend giving it a try." — Alex Promising review : "I should have started using this years ago! I’m in my mid-30s, and I’ve tried everything, including much more expensive brands, Korean skincare, Japanese skincare, etc., but I’ve always had breakouts and problems with texture. This is by far the best vitamin C product I’ve tried. I’ve tried multiple vitamin C serums in the past, but they always broke me out or had a slimy or gritty texture. This serum has a smooth texture, soaks in quickly, does not pill with other products, and has noticeably cleared up my skin." — Amazon Customer TruSkin Vitamin C Serum: $18.63 at Amazon (for 30ml; also available in a larger size). SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic: $182 at SkinCeuticals (for 30ml) You save: $163.37 6. NYX Epic Ink Liner delivers the perfect wing every single time — without letting your money 💸 fly 💸 away like other brands. Reviewers love that it's super pigmented, incredibly precise for a *sharp* wing, and doesn't smudge or fade all day. "Basically like the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, but better and way cheaper. The only eyeliner where I've been able to get a perfect wing every time. EVERY. TIME." — kris97 "It's the best liquid liner I've *ever* used (and I've been wearing winged liquid liner every day for 11 years, so I've tried quite a few high end and drugstore options). I've had it for three months now, and it hasn't dried out — not even a little bit!" — mollykat66 NYX Epic Ink Liner: $8.68 at Amazon (available in seven shades). Kat Von D Tattoo Liner: $25 at Sephora (available in black and brown). You save: $16.32. 7. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer brightens your under eye without creasing while treating them with goji berry and haloxyl — plus, it'll last even LONGER than Tarte's Shape Tape . Promising review: "I've used Tarte Shape Tape for years but will be transitioning to this product!!! It is so lightweight and natural looking. 10/10 would recommend" — Amazon Customer Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer: $8.80 at Amazon (available in 21 shades). Tarte Shape Tape Contour Concealer: $32 at Tarte (available in 37 shades). You save: $23.20 8. Essence's Lash Princess mascara is sworn by over *170,000* 5-star reviewers for dramatic length and volume *without* clumps, thanks to the flake- and gob-free formula and cone-shaped brush. Tons of reviewers say it's a better version of cult-faves like Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (and even Diorshow!). Promising review: "OK. So I’m a mascara snob! This is better than Dior Show, better than Better than Better than Sex. I’ve orders this repeatedly about 14x and you won’t be dissatisfied , I PROMISE. I use micellar water to remove my makeup on little cotton squares. EASY. Take a chance. $4.99 vs $40 for Dior. You can’t go wrong❤️" — john t dowell Promising review: "I can only praise this mascara! It’s easy to put on, you control how dramatic you want your lashes. No smudge. Very easy to remove and the BEST part is the price!! In my opinion this is better than Better than Sex. Definitely love and will buy again" — Mayra Zambrano Essence Lash Princess Mascara: $4.99 at Amazon (available in black and brown). Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: $29 at Sephora (available in black and brown). You save: $24.01 9. The Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush (now with an upgraded motor) has a unique oval-shaped barrel so you can get super close to your scalp for smooth hair and majorly boosted volume at the roots, without having to juggle a brush and blow-dryer. One reviewer says it takes less time to dry than their Dry Bar Brush ! Promising review: "I thought my Chi hairdryer was good, but this takes it to a new level. My hair is very wavy, but I was able to straighten it very easily with this dryer. It took much less time, too, than the Chi or DryBar dryer." — Kristy C Revlon One-Step Hot Air Brush: $33.59+ at Amazon (available in eight colors). Drybar Double Shot Oval Blow-Dryer Brush: $124 at Amazon You save: $90.50 10. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 cleansing balm , a non-irritating makeup remover formulated with Japanese pearl barley, helps brighten skin as it cleanses. Just scoop out a pea-sized amount (it comes with a lil' spatula!) and massage into your skin — it'll become a luxurious oil and gently dissolve allllll the makeup, SPF, dirt, oil, and more, leaving no residue behind *and* not overly stripping skin of moisture. Many reviewers find it comparable or better than the ($68!) Elemis Cleansing Balm . Use it on its own or pair it with Juno & Co's reusable makeup remover pad ( $7.99 )! Promising review: "I’ve been using cleansing balms for a couple of years now with not really finding one that I truly loved. I do like the Elemis one, but the price point for Juno skin is so much better, and honestly, I think this is better! It has a really nice scent and texture, and a little goes a long way! It feels really nice on the skin and takes off everything! Everything! It also doesn’t cause that blurry film with the eyes, nor does it leave behind a greasy feeling. Most balms I’ve used left me feeling greasy even after my second cleanse. Do yourself a favor and buy this!" — Casey Juno & Co Cleansing Balm: $14.99 at Amazon Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm: $68.98 at Amazon You save: $53.99 11. Colourpop's Super Shock Highlighter in "Wisp" will help you glow up just the same as the much pricer Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector , thanks to the cream-powder formula and blendable, pearlized finish. "A great color [match] for the Becca highlighter in 'Opal!' Great for medium skin tones." — shannonstl . Colourpop Super Shock Highlighter in "Wisp:" $9 at Colourpop (available in 16 shades total). Becca Cosmetics Shimmering Skin Perfector in "Opal:" $42 at Sephora (available in five shades total). You save: $33. 12. The Balm's "Hot Mama!" recreates the look of cult beauty fave Nars Blush in "Orgasm " (for $12 less) — even with a hint of shimmer. Submitted by zoep447fc3ec3 The Balm in "Hot Mama": $20 at Amazon. Nars blush in "Orgasm": $34 at Sephora (also available in 14 other shades). You save: $14. 13. L'Oreal True Match Lumi Glotion is a fan-favorite, glycerin-infused illuminator you can mix in with moisturizer or foundation, wear as a base under makeup, *or* apply as a highlight or bronzer for a natural-looking (and not glittery) glow — especially if you're not looking to drop a fortune on Drunk Elephant Bronzi Drops . Promising review: "I used this with my Olay Regenerist Cream (it helps with my wrinkles). I mixed it, and it does a great deal of shine! You should buy it if you're looking for a Drunk Elephant Bronzi Drops substitute! Way better than Drunk Elephant." — raegan kuball Promising review: "I actually like this glowy lotion better than the drunk Elephant one, and I have both. This goes on smoothly and is not greasy. It leaves you very glowy with a beautiful tan and works well with makeup on top if you so wish. Lasting power, too. Recommend." — ggvega L'Oreal Lumi Glotion: $13.98+ at Amazon (available in six shades) Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi Sunshine Drops: $38 at Amazon You save: $24.02 14. Coty Airspun Translucent Powder never looks cakey and trounces expensive brands' setting powders — looking at you, Laura Mercier powder . "Totally kicks the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder's ass!"— samanthas4cc98a2a4 Amazon reviewers say this version is just as good or better too! Coty Airspun Translucent Extra Coverage Face Powder: $16.51 at Amazon (available in six shades). Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder: $47 at Sephora (available in four shades). You save: $30.49. 15. Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks come in a set of three minis (for under $10!) so if you've been looking at the Laneige ones to keep your lips hydrated and supple overnight, you might want to try these. Plus they're sized perfectly for travel. For reference, the Laneige lip mask contains 20 grams of product, while each of these measures 5 grams, or 15 grams for the entire set. So even with product sizes taken into account, these are a much better deal! Promising review: "Love this! In my opinion, better than Laniege at a fraction of the price. A bit thicker, which I like. Even though it’s a sleeping mask, I use it throughout the day to keeps my lips moist and soft. Will keep ordering again and again." — Michaela Carenel Lip Sleeping Masks: $9.90 at Amazon for a set of three (available in five scent sets). Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask: $24+ at Amazon (available in 10 scents). You save: $14.10 16. LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream is designed to deflate your under eye bags (some say better than Shiseido's Benefiance Wrinkle Cream ), hydrate your delicate skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and brighten your under eyes, thanks to a blend of aloe, rosehip seed oil, and vitamins C & E. Promising review: "Best eye cream I have ever used!!! Better than Benefiance by Shiseido and Clinique or Lancôme, for less than a third of the price with the amount you get. It is rich enough to do the job but not greasy. It doesn't interfere with concealer, yet softens lines. Love it so much!!!!" — Lory Lacy LilyAna Naturals Retinol Eye Cream: $25.99 at Amazon. Shideido Benefiance Wrinkle Cream: $77 at Shideido. You save: $51.01. 17. Maybelline Tattoo Studio Pencils glide on with no tugging, with a creamy formula that rivals Urban Decay's eye pencils . Promising review: "L ove this eyeliner and i think its way better than the urban decay one i was using." — itsmedb Promising review: "You don't need a high-end eyeliner from urban decay or bobbi brown. I have oily lids and this is smudge-proof, lasts all day. I use it to tight-line my eyes and it glides on like silk. This will be my go-to eyeliner from now on :) Thanks Maybelline for saving me money!" — Jenny Maybelline New York TattooStudio Gel Eyeliner Pencil: $8.49 at Amazon (available in 23 colors). Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil: $23 at Amazon (available in 30 colors). You save: $14.51. 18. Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara fans out lashes and curls them just as well as Benefit's Roller Lash Mascara — similar pink packaging, vastly different prices. "It has become my holy grail of mascaras and is an even better and less expensive version of Roller Lash from Benefit. I have very fair lashes and am always looking for the ultimate mascara with a lot of volume that stays put all day. Even the washable version of Lash Sensational needs a good eye makeup remover to take it off at the end of the day. I've never had my lashes look so long and lush!" — alisonm43cd2fbbc Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara: $8.65 at Amazon (available in three colors). Benefit Roller Lash Curling Mascara: $29 at Sephora. You save: $20.35. 19. NYX Micro Brow outlasts Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz , has the same colors, and will make your brows look better than ever — and it has the same spoolie on one side and a super narrow pencil tip (perfect for drawing on realistic, hairlike strokes in just seconds) on the other. "Just as good as the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow wiz! It's literally half the cost. I use the color 'taupe' in the NYX version, and it's exactly the same as the color 'taupe' in ABH. It's just as precise with just as much color payoff. This product has saved me so much money and my brows still look awesome." — yesnokatyso "The NYX version is about half the price as the Brow Wiz, and from years of experience using both, the NYX pencil lasts over twice as long as the Brow Wiz, and the colors are so much better for me." — oatmeal1991 NYX Micro Brow Pencil: $10.42 at Amazon (available in 12 shades). Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz: $25 at Amazon (available in 12 shades). You save: $14.58. 20. Briotech spray has the same magical ingredient as the very beloved Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Spray: hypochlorous acid. Just spritz it on whenever your skin needs a little de-stressing, and it'll help soothe inflammation, tone down redness, and strengthen your skin's barrier. BTW, people also love this for helping heal piercings. Promising review: "Tower 28 SOS spray has nothing on this! This is the same exact thing and a fraction of the price. I love the way this makes my skin feel and look after using!" — Sydney A Promising review: "Just an FYI, this product has the exact same ingredients as the Tower 28 spray! It's been absolutely amazing at reducing acne and texture! It's also so refreshing and gives a lil glow. So in love!" — BK Briotech Spray: $16.49 at Amazon Tower 28 Spray: $28 at Sephora You save: $11.51 21. ColourPop Pressed Blush swipes on easily and delivers a rosy glow similar to Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush — and is available in twice as many shades. Submitted by juliav4ffadaed3 ColourPop Pressed Blush: $12 at ColourPop (available in 20 shades). Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush: $30 at Sephora (available in 14 shades). You save: $18. 22. Or E.l.f. Camo liquid blush is a great option if you're a fan of Saie's Dew blushes or Rare Beauty's liquid blushes — this has a similar doe-foot applicator. E.l.f.'s liquid blush is newer but already beloved by reviewers for its bendability and level of pigment! Promising review: "Prefer this to my Rare Beauty blush. Doesn’t dry out as much, nice color payoff and gives a great glow on the skin." — Amazon Customer Promising review: " For the price?? Best blush I've tried , lasts all day and has such a pretty color; a little bit goes a veryyyy long way. you really only need a dot for a natural look" — Leah E.l.f. Camo Blush $7 at Amazon (available in nine shades) Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush: $23 at Sephora (available in 13 shades) You save: $17 23. Milani Stay Put Brow Color will stop you spending all your cash on Anastasia Dip Brow pomade — it's just as good AND actually comes with the spoolie and brush applicator. "WAY better than Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow!" — tylerftsdk Milani Stay Put Brow Color: $8.97 at Amazon (brush included; available in five shades). Anastasia Beverly Hills Dipbrow: $21 at Amazon ( brush sold separately for $18; available in 11 shades). You save: $30.03. 24. Physicians Formula Diamond Dust adds a gorgeous shimmer onto your eyelids, cheeks, or anywhere else for a truly ~glowing~ finish — and reviewers say if you're looking for a bit less pigmented version of Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb , this is perfect! Get a side-by-side look at this next to the Fenty Diamond Bomb highlighter on TikTok — the creator applies one to each cheek for comparison! Promising review : "I love love love my Physicians Formula Diamond Dust mineral powder! I wish I’d known about this before I spent $42 on a Fenty compact that does MORE than I want with the sparkle ; this product gives just the right amount of coverage without having it end up all over my face and on my clothes as well. It’s also pretty if you want to bring attention to your collarbones or shoulders. A perfect amount of shimmer with little effort! Try it!! You can thank me later!!" — camielle parent Physician's Formula Diamond Dust: $11.24 at Amazon. Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb: $42 at Sephora (available in three shades). You save: up to $30.76. 25. Elizabeth Mott's cult favorite Thank Me Later Eyeshadow Primer keeps your favorite eye makeup look on lock all day AND all night — *no* creasing, *no* budging. That's right, you will NOT have to reapply before your evening plans — or shell out for pricier primers like Urban Decay's . Promising review: "This eye primer is amazing!!! I have super oily eyelids and was getting to the point that I would rarely bother with eyeshadow because even with expensive primers it would be smudged and creased within an hour. So glad I don't need to shell out for Urban Decay or Mac Paint Pot anymore; they don't hold a candle to this and it's so much cheaper. " — Chloe Elizabeth Mott Thank Me Later: $13.99 at Amazon. Urban Decay Primer Potion: $28 at Amazon. You save: $13.75 26. Elizavecca's collagen-infused ~protein treatment~ is an intense at-home mask that'll help your strands look and feel less damaged in just five minutes. It's basically a time machine for your hair is what I'm saying — and seeeeveral reviewers say they prefer it to the beloved Olaplex bond-builder . Reviewers with all hair types (straight to curl types including 4C ) and bleached and color-treated hair all love this! Btw, this is the same brand that makes the Milky Piggy Carbonated Bubble Clay Mask so many people swear by. Promising review: " This is a miracle product. Works better than Olaplex. My hair is soft and shiny and my curls are bouncy with no frizz. I just add some of this to my conditioner when I wash my hair and it always comes out looking great! The smell is really nice too, and what a lovely price!" — Amy W. Promising review: "Better than Olaplex. I saw this in a BuzzFeed article. The reviews were so good I ordered it. Y’all. It came today. My hair looks like I spent all day at the salon. My hair didn’t look this good after my last Olaplex treatment and blowout . All I did after my shower was brush my hair. I added NO PRODUCT and my hair was soft, not frizzy, shiny, and just so easy to work with. It looked amazing. I am genuinely shocked and highly recommend you guys try this. I’m a real human and I’m not paid for this. Try it for yourself!" — arica kay Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Coating Hair Treatment: $7.40 at Amazon. Olaplex No. 6 Bond Smoother: $15 at Amazon. You save: $7.60 And check out the BuzzFeed Shopping writer pictured above's Elizavecca hair mask review for her first-hand experience (it's #1 in the post)! 27. A set of internet-famous Beakey makeup sponges blend your makeup to perfection — for a fraction of the price of Beauty Blender and Real Techniques sponges. Plus you get a pack of five, so you can go a little longer between cleaning them, which in my book is a huge plus. Promising review : "Don't hesitate, just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years and bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising these. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use and these hold up very well and much better than the RT. Very happy with my purchase and the price. Will definitely continue to buy." — chris Beakey sponges: $5.99 at Amazon (for five sponges) BeautyBlender: $20 at Amazon (for one sponge) You save: $94.01 (if you were to buy five BeautyBlenders) 28. E.l.f. Poreless Putty primer is infused with squalene to hydrate, smooth over skin for a seamless finish, and hold onto makeup for all-day staying power — better than Benefit's Porefessional Primer . You mayyyy have seen this all over TikTok, and the reviews back up the hype! Promising review: "Better than Benefit. Such a great primer. It's worth paying a little more for when other sites are sold out." — Alyssa Promising review: "Workers better than everything else I've tried including Porefessional. Held up really well with my makeup all day and works great with my eyeshadow. Doesn't feel heavy. Will buy again." — Tia DeFye E.l.f. Poreless Putty Primer: $10 at Amazon. Benefit The Porefessional Pore-Minimizing Primer: $35 at Sephora. You save: $25 29. Or if you prefer gripping-style primers like Milk Hydro Grip (which reviewers say this is similar to!), E.l.f.'s Power Grip is formulated with hyaluronic acid to plump the appearance of skin and designed to *hug* to your makeup for all-day wear. And it's fragrance-free! Promising reviews: "I got a little sample of the Milk Hydro Grip primer, but when I went to buy it...$36 for a relatively small bottle! I wanted to find a good alternative, so I bought this. It is PERFECT! Nearly identical formula. I have sensitive skin and this did not break me out. It really does help keep makeup on all day and makes your skin look smooth . I highly recommend this." — Allison E.l.f. Power Grip: $8.90 at Amazon (available in two styles) Milk Hydro Grip: $38 at Amazon You save: $29.10 30. Bedsure satin pillowcases help maintain hair and skin health even as you sleep, reducing pesky frizz and breakage when compared with regular cotton or other fiber pillowcases — that means longer-lasting blowouts and less damage in the long run. Why spend the money on pricey brands like Slip and Blissy ? This is my go-to satin pillowcase. I have two Slip pillowcases, and several of these, and actually the Bedsure ones wash up much nicer and retain an incredibly silky smooth feel after dozens of trips through the laundry. They're the only ones I'll buy going forward, and I recommended them to my mom and now she's in love with them too! Promsing review: "I was skeptical that these wouldn't work as well as silk pillowcase because the price was so low. But, game changer, seriously. Not sure what kind of sorcery in built into this, but it stays cool all night, my hair hasn’t been a wreck when I wake up. Get this!" — Susie F. Promising review: "I bought these cases to match a new sheet set. I previously had bought much more expensive brands to match other sheets but I love the Bedsure brand of products and wanted to try these out. Arguably, they’re softer than my more expensive ones! They did arrive very wrinkled but a quick wash and dry and they’re shiny and wrinkle free. I like the envelope closure a lot more than competing brands zip closure. Highly recommend!" — Hannah Watkins Bedsure satin pillowcases: $5+ at Amazon (available in standard, queen, kind, and body pillow sizes and 38 colors). Blissy silk pillowcases: $59.89 at Amazon You save: $54.89 31. Shea Moisture's manuka honey mask is packed with powerful ingredients like mafura oil, shea butter, baobab oil, African rock fig, and honey (duh!) to lock in moisture and definition. Reviewers note they prefer it to K18 and Olaplex, and one cosmetologist reviewer says it's comparable to salon deep conditioners! Promising review: " Better than the expensive K18 and Olaplex. I recently spent $70 on a hair mask because my hair has been in need of some love. I won’t name it because I don’t think I can, but I thought, 'It’s 70 bucks, so it must be good.' It was NOT. I didn’t hate it, but it didn’t do much for me. So I thought, 'Screw it, let me try something more natural and drugstore.' I saw the good reviews on this, so I thought, 'Why not?' And now I have my new favorite hair mask. So moisturizing. Makes my hair so soft. It’s VERY thick. But that’s what I wanted. If you’re looking for deep Hydration, look no further." — Kirstin Promising review: " I don't usually leave reviews, but I had to because I love this conditioner so much. I have EXTREMELY dry 4c hair. It's very picky with products. After getting to know my hair, I noticed that my hair only likes products that get absorbed into the hair right away. If it leaves a coating over it, then my hair is not going to like it. It might even feel super soft for a day, but then it gets extremely dry after. Even though this product is super thick (so thick that the cream stays in the jar when you flip it upside down), my hair absorbs everything, and it stays super moisturized for 2–3 days afterward. I used this on my hair about two days ago. Today, I touched my hair expecting it to feel dry like always, but it felt like I just moisturized it. MIND BLOWN. It also smells AMAZING. It smells more like a fruity, sweet, and creamy perfume fragrance rather than a hair conditioner. It almost reminds me of Mon Guerlain. Literally the nicest-smelling hair product I've ever used. 10/10" — Khady Ndiaye Shea Moisture manuka honey mask: $8.99 at Amazon K18 Molecular leave-in mask: $75 at Amazon You save: $66.01 32. Kyda Soap Brow Kit comes complete with pomade and a spoolie to brush those eyebrow hairs UP UP and UP (without the lather some people find with actual soap brows) — with all-day staying power. It *also* conditions those hairs to help encourage brow growth! Why spend the money on Anastasia Brow Freeze ? Just wet the spoolie, drag through the pomade, and brush UP. Promising review: "Amazing!!! I’ve used the Anastasia Brow Freeze and this is honestly so much better, a lot less messier and less sticky. Plus, I didn’t realize it came in a two-pack, so definitely great value for $$$." — Amazon Customer Promising review: "I love this, I do the minimal with my brows. I use the Anastasia gel but this works better and holds well." — Regina Villalobos Kyda Soap Brow Kit: $7.99 at Amazon (for a pack of two pomades and two spoolies). Anastasia Brow Freeze: $23 at Amazon (you have to buy the applicator separately for $17). You save: $32.01. 33. CeraVe Retinol Serum lives up to the CeraVe name and uses *encapsulated* retinol to reduce the appearance of scars and pores without flaking or redness. If you haven't gotten into retinoids yet or are worried about irritating your skin, this gentle but effective serum is a great option — and reviewers say they like it better than other more expensive options (like Murad's Retinol Serum ). And remember, like with any retinol (that actually works) *just do not use it every day.* Start slow and work yourself up if needed, paying attention to your skin. Promising review: "I bought this for my teenager to use for his acne scars, but he ended up not using it. I ran out of my Murad retinol serum, so I gave this a try. I actually like it better than the Murad! It absorbs quickly, with zero smell or irritation. As with any retinol product, be sure to wear sunscreen when you're going to be outside." — C. Munsterman CeraVe Retinol Serum: $18.68 at Amazon. Murad Renewal Retinol Serum: $82.80 at Amazon. You save: $64.12 34. E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter is comparable to (or even better than) Charlotte Tilbury's famous Flawless Filter, according to reviewers. Apply this as a luminous, blurring base, mix it with your moisturizer or foundation, or dot it over makeup as a natural-looking highlight. It's formulated with hyaluronic acid and squalene for a boost of hydration too! Promising review: "This stuff is so legit I’ve gone through three bottles . Adds the perfect glow to your skin! Sometimes I use it under foundation, and sometimes, I use it solo with a bit of concealer. I will never not repurchase it for the price and how beautifully it sits on the skin. This stuff is viral for a reason!!" — mapagill Promising review: "If you like Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter, this is leaps and bounds better! Just buy it. The coverage is better and makes my skin have the most amazing natural glow! The colors run with a more warm/yellow undertone, which worked great for me! Spend a fraction of the price and just get it; you will be happy you did!" — Amazonreview E.l.f. Halo Glow Liquid Filter: $14 at Amazon (available in 12 shades). Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter: $49 at Sephora (available in 12 shades). You save: $35 35. And their Halo Glow Beauty Wand , a buildable liquid highlighter formula, delivers a majorly radiant, lit-from-within finish to your skin without lots of glitter (like Charlotte Tilbury's highlighter blush wands). The cushion-tip applicator is super easy to apply, too! Promising review: "I think it’s better than Charlotte Tilbury, I love the color" — Alicia Shea Westbrooks Promising review: "We saw this highlighter in a makeup tutorial video online and thought we would try it. It was an easy decision to purchase it because the price was relatively low compared to other highlighters. I t is worth every penny and more! I’ve seen this shade applied on different skin tones and it looks beautiful on everyone! Just the right shimmer, not glitter. It’s gorgeous! " — Joyinmyheart Halo Glow Beauty Wand: $9 at Amazon (available in three shades). E.l.f. also has reviewer-loved blush and contour shades in the same wand design! Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Highlighter Wand: $42 at Sephora (available in seven shades) You save: $33 When you realize if you buy everything on this list instead of the expensive version, you'd save over $1,350 total: Submissions and reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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