theroot--2020-09-26--Black Girl Movie Magic: Yara Shahidi to Star as Tinker Bell in Disney's Live-Action Peter Pan and We

Black Girl Movie Magic: Yara Shahidi to Star as Tinker Bell in Disney's Live-Action Peter Pan and Wendy

Yara Shahidi , star of ABC ’ s Grown-ish and a leader in the growing group of impressive and talented young Black women making waves in Hollywood , will be taking on the iconic role of Tinker Bell in Disney ’ s upcoming live-action film adaptation of Peter Pan .
According to Deadline , Shahidi will be the first person of color to play this character in the children ’ s story , which was brought to animated life by Disney in 1953 and in other films over the years with white women portraying the sneaky fairy .
The casting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shining star , but also Disney ’ s work to diversify the faces in its wide-reaching entertainment productions—a move which opened the door for Shahidi ’ s Grown-ish cast mate Halle Bailey to earn the iconic role of Princess Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid last year .
The live-action film Peter Pan and Wendy , with Shahidi as Tinker Bill , will be directed by David Lowery .
Shahidi joins Jude Law , who will play Captain Hook , as well as Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is on board to direct the project and also co-wrote the script with Toby Halbrooks .
Jim Whitaker is producing .
In novel and films , Tinker Bell is a fairy and Pan ’ s closest friend and was famously played by Julia Roberts in Spielberg ’ s retelling .
In recent years , Disney has been open to any actor playing a role that originally was limited to Caucasian talent , making waves after setting Bailey to play the mermaid Ariel .
With Tinker Bell , the studio and Lowery wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly pursued Shahidi , whose star has been on the rise for some time .
It ’ s exciting to know that a new generation of Black girls will get to grow up seeing themselves in all kinds of classic children ’ s stories , in large part because of a new generation of Black girls who are staking their claim in the entertainment industry .
On the heels of Zendaya ’ s inspiring and groundbreaking Emmy victory , Lizzo ’ s Vogue cover , and Megan the Stallion ’ s Time 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black girls are winning all over .
And we love to see it .

Ishena Robinson on The Grapevine, shared by Ishena Robinson to The Root

Yara Shahidi, star of ABC’s Grown-ish and a leader in the growing group of impressive and talented young Black women making waves in Hollywood, will be taking on the iconic role of Tinker Bell in Disney’s upcoming live-action film adaptation of Peter Pan.
According to Deadline, Shahidi will be the first person of color to play this character in the children’s story, which was brought to animated life by Disney in 1953 and in other films over the years with white women portraying the sneaky fairy.
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The casting reflects not only Shadidi’s brightly shining star, but also Disney’s work to diversify the faces in its wide-reaching entertainment productions—a move which opened the door for Shahidi’s Grown-ish cast mate Halle Bailey to earn the iconic role of Princess Ariel in the live-action remake of The Little Mermaid last year.
The live-action film Peter Pan and Wendy, with Shahidi as Tinker Bill, will be directed by David Lowery.
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From Deadline:
Shahidi joins Jude Law, who will play Captain Hook, as well as Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson, who will play the title characters. Lowery is on board to direct the project and also co-wrote the script with Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is producing. In novel and films, Tinker Bell is a fairy and Pan’s closest friend and was famously played by Julia Roberts in Spielberg’s retelling. In recent years, Disney has been open to any actor playing a role that originally was limited to Caucasian talent, making waves after setting Bailey to play the mermaid Ariel. With Tinker Bell, the studio and Lowery wanted to do the same from the get-go and quickly pursued Shahidi, whose star has been on the rise for some time.
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It’s exciting to know that a new generation of Black girls will get to grow up seeing themselves in all kinds of classic children’s stories, in large part because of a new generation of Black girls who are staking their claim in the entertainment industry.
On the heels of Zendaya’s inspiring and groundbreaking Emmy victory, Lizzo’s Vogue cover, and Megan the Stallion’s Time 100 honor, it’s clear that Black girls are winning all over. And we love to see it.


theroot--2020-09-26--Saturday's Best Deals: Remote Car Starter Kit, JACHS NY Stretch Tech Pants, Dyson Ball Vacuum, Ravpo

Saturday's Best Deals: Remote Car Starter Kit, JACHS NY Stretch Tech Pants, Dyson Ball Vacuum, Ravpower Wireless Charging Pad, Pet Water Fountain, Door Opening Multi-Tool, and More

Do you have tons of devices you ’ ve got to charge ?
Well , the RAVPower Wireless Qi charging pad is here to help .
Down to $ 6 with the promo code “ KINJA922 , ” you can give power to iPhones and Androids alike .
You can ’ t charge your AirPods , however , so keep that in mind .
You ’ ll also get a wall adapter so you can easily plug the adapter in and go !
Grab it before it ’ s gone !
This deal was originally published by Ignacia in June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new information on 9/26/2020 .
We are only at the start of fall , but it ’ s never too early to think about how you can make your life easier this winter season .
For me , not having to will myself to get into a freezing cold car on an early winter morning falls under that category .
Today you can get remote start installed in your car for a steal with this Compustar 2-way remote start system , down to $ 270 with installation included .
That ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in Minnesota , having remote start installed has saved me literally hours of work over the past couple of years scraping ice from my windshield .
And as I ’ ve said , you can ’ t underestimate how much a toasty car helps make your morning a little better .
Get it before it ’ s gone and feel the difference for yourself !
Every time I see an iPad deal , I ’ m reminded of this tweet from Washington Post reporter Gene Park .
Also the NY Times article @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his tweet .
The iPad has supplanted our TVs as the main TV- and movie-watching device of the house .
It ’ s an all-in-one distraction , and you can pick up the latest base model in 32GB for $ 299 on Amazon , a $ 30 cut .
The 128GB version is also down to $ 395 .
Between its 10.2-inch Retina display , the ageing but still pretty fast A12 Bionic processor , and up to 10 hours of battery life , there ’ s a lot to love about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ model and it ’ s got plenty of character despite the lack of storage space .
Whooooooa , this pair of Ankbit earbuds by 1Mii plummets to $ 16 with promo code 65384LYM , down from a $ 46 list sticker , and while I can ’ t vouch for these personally , they ’ re cheap enough that you can take a chance and not feel bad .
These things sport Bluetooth 5.0 AptX sound and IPX5 water resistance , and you ’ ll get eight hours on a single charge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price tag , though : it ’ s the fact that its enormous charging case with an LED battery indicator packs 150 hours worth of added playtime .
That ’ s because it doubles as a 2,600mAh power bank that can also charge your smartphone and other devices .
Again , only $ 16 .
If you need 4K at a massive size and not-so-massive price , take a look at th is 65 '' Sceptre from Walmart .
As Walmart ’ s favorite budget TV brand , Sceptre sets dont get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the price , many find it delivers a sharp enough viewing experience .
And tis one is loaded with Android TV , giving you a mature smart platform with tons of apps and voice control with Google Assistant .
It ’ s only $ 398 today .
It ’ s only been out a week since launch and we ’ re already seeing discounts on the Apple Watch Series 6 .
Amazon has some 40mm models down to $ 384 , while the 44mm falls to $ 415 , both about $ 15 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
The Apple Watch Series 6 runs laps around the competition as far as technology is confirmed .
It features everything you love about the Series 5 watch like an ECG heart rate sensor , and also adds new tricks like a blood oxygen sensor and an always-on altimeter , making it more ideal than ever for fitness buffs .
Whether you ’ re out and about on social distancing walks or essential grocery runs , or even just in another room doing WFH stuff , you still need to keep a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house .
Lucky for you , Eufy is running a sale on its 2K indoor security camera .
Straight from Amazon , you can fetch yourself a stationary indoor cam for $ 32 , and this one doesn ’ t require the Eufy Homebase .
Monitor stands are evil .
Pure EVIL .
They take up so much space on your desk , especially if you prefer to double up on your workspace windows .
Thankfully , you can solve it with a mounting arm , such as this two-headed monster that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amazon coupon , bringing your total down to $ 23 .
If you have a single monitor , you can also grab a single arm with gas-assisted adjustments for $ 27 , but you ’ ll need to apply promo code 9ALD8UGE for the discount .
Beyond space savings , these mounts offer the ultimate flexibility with full articulation .
Not only can you adjust the height and tilt , but you can also switch orientations from horizontal to vertical , something coders out there especially love .
So you ’ re picking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Well so am I .
While I use my AirPods , maybe you ’ ll enjoy a pair of Jabra Elite Active 45E Wireless Earbuds .
They ’ re $ 40 off the original list price ( $ 60 ) at Best Buy and offers up to nine hours of talking and playback on one charge .
Not only that , but you can also take these bad boys swimming up to one meter for about 30 minutes !
I ’ d grab em ’ before they ’ re gone !
Don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about to yank Forza Horizon 3 off its digital shelves .
Although there ’ s a new one out and it ’ s available on Game Pass , Forza Horizon 3 is still worth spending time in .
You ’ re dropped into a transformed Australian countryside where racers from all over gather to gain wins , respect , and most importantly , cash to add more rides to your garage .
It ’ s only $ 7 right now at Eneba with promo code FORZA3ENEBA , and you ’ ll want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last day you ’ ll be able to add it to your collection .
Once you have it , you ’ ll still be able to redownload it from Microsoft ’ s servers any time you want .
Don ’ t forget that you ’ ll have the game on both Xbox One and PC with one swift purchase .
You ’ ll also want to grab the expansion pass ( $ 10 ) , which adds the Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels DLC to the mix .
Blizzard Mountain shakes things @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweltering Australian climate to chillier roads up the mountains , giving offroaders another challenge to tackle .
Hot Wheels , meanwhile , brings a whole new perspective and adds iconic plastic toy cars to its massive list of hundreds , making Forza Horizon 3 a game that both sim- and arcade-oriented racers can enjoy .
To all my gaming friends , the Razer Mamba gaming mouse is $ 60 , which is $ 30 off the original list price .
With a design of nine programmable buttons , click buttons , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be as versatile as your gaming collection is .
It also has a 16,000dpi optical sensor for precision tracking .
What are you waiting for ?
Grab this and game away !
I ’ m not about children but I am about The Child , and I know I ’ m not alone .
This officially licensed six pin pack is exclusive to Amazon .
Is this a good deal ?
Yes , very much so .
These enamel pins are normally $ 10 each .
So grabbing this for $ 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pins are about an inch in size and have a backer with the basemetal .
Only 10,000 packs were made and the collector ’ s packaging will be numbered .
The Child is featured in these poses : napping in the pod , eating the frog , sipping on soup , pushing buttons , and using the force .
You can ’ t deny how adorable he and these pins are not matter how hard you try .
You can ’ t fight the cute so you might as well buy this pack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ galaxy far far away .
Free one-day shipping on this item for Prime members .
If you ’ re looking for a gaming headset , this Razer Kraken Tournament Edition is $ 25 off at Best Buy right now , bringing it down to $ 75 .
Compatible with all major gaming consoles , PC , and mobile , the Kraken Tournament Edition includes a USB audio interface housing all your volume controls .
This set has customizable bass , too , allowing you to tweak the boom in your ears across 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sticker price on the Logitech G533 right now , offering the well-rated wireless gaming headset for $ 74 , down from a $ 150 MSRP .
With DTS 7.1 surround sound you ’ ll get full immersion in supported movies and games , and this is a Lightspeed connection , giving you a solid , low latency connection up to 15 meters from the source .
The embedded boom mic has a pop filter embedded , and you can toggle mute simply by tucking it away .
Whether young or old , Yoshi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heart with its charm .
This puzzler-platformer for Nintendo Switch can be played with one other friend , and today , you can buy it for just $ 40 at Amazon .
Its fun setting and mix of new and classic Nintendo characters make this a great game to sit back and relax with .
Don ’ t be afraid to put all your Yoshi eggs into this basket if you ’ re looking for something new to play .
Have you heard ?
Microsoft bought Zenimax Studios , reportedly for an earth-shattering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash .
With the acquisition , Microsoft gets full control of everything under that banner , including Bethesda , id Software , Arkane , and more .
Those studios are responsible for some of the most fun games this generation produced , including Doom , Wolfenstein , Fallout 4 ( and 76 now , apparently , but I ’ ve personally given up ) , The Evil Within , and Dishonored .
And while we haven ’ t gotten a new single player Elder Scrolls game since the Xbox 360 , we know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Bethesda is working on other exciting new IPs like Starfield .
The other leg of this news is that all the games from these studios , like any first party Microsoft studio , will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass .
Game Pass Ultimate was already one of the hottest deals going in gaming before the news , and even without meaty discounts like 3 months for $ 25 at Eneba ( currently $ 45 on Amazon ) , you ’ ll enjoy all the benefits for one low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get online play , hundreds of first- and third-party games , exclusive discounts , in-game perks , and more , and that goes whether you ’ re on Xbox One , PC , or the soon-to-arrive Xbox Series X .
Existing subscribers of both Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play with over 50 days left on their memberships can also grab 1 year of EA Play ( which converts to 4 months of Game Pass Ultimate ) for $ 27 from the site .
As it often does for hot new games , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Cyberpunk 2077 , the ambitious open-world game by CD Projekt Red , makers of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt .
Your total is $ 50 with the deal , and that goes whether you buy on PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , or PC .
Unlike Geralt of the ancient ( and totally fictitious ) land of Rivia , Cyberpunk takes us into a not-so-distant future where guys good and bad are yoked up with cybernetic enhancements .
Life is generally fine until it ’ s discovered there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immortality to whoever has it installed , and , of course , all hell breaks loose to secure it .
Cyberpunk 2077 was originally set to be out this Spring and was once delayed until September , but it has since suffered another delay to November 19 , 2020 .
Pre-order now , and Amazon will offer you the lowest price if it drops again before release date .
Yep , I ’ m just over it .
I think we all are .
Even a Tesla-filled Christmas couldn ’ t save 2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ often wear my emotions on my sleeve , but technically , this Animal Crossing Tom Nook beanie goes on my head , and it says oh so much without a peep required of me .
The best part is you ’ ll get his cute little nose to show no matter which style you prefer to wear it .
Only $ 12 at Amazon after a $ 7 discount .
Given the ubiquitous shipping delays from certain competing retailers , Best Buy is a strong contender in the video game pre-order space at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery , you ’ ll get a $ 10 Best Buy credit for every game you pre-order .
So if you were already thinking about copping that new Spider-Man : Miles Morales game—either on PS4 or PS5—you ’ ll have an extra $ 10 to also pre-order Cyberpunk 2077 , making the latter $ 50 instead of $ 60 .
That goes without mentioning Best Buy ’ s price match guarantee .
Because Cyberpunk is already discounted $ 10 on Amazon , you can pick it up from Best Buy for $ 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only catch here is you have to be a My Best Buy member , which isn ’ t a catch really since signing up is free .
You can do that here , and start putting in your orders today .
We ’ re all stuck at home anyway , so you might as well buy some new video games , and maybe a new console or two .
You can keep your pet ’ s thirst quenched with this deal on Amazon today : The furrybaby cat drinking water fountain is 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to a pretty reasonable $ 16 !
I ’ m considering getting one for my dog .
It looks like they respond well to it , too , according to several reviews .
Get it before it goes up to its usual price of $ 20 !
Dyson vacuums dominate our Co-Op for best vacuum , but they ’ re often pricey .
Today ’ s deal , though , removes that barrier .
The Dyson Ball Multi Floor is down to $ 180 today on Newegg .
This is about as low @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find on a Dyson , since they hold their value pretty well !
But take advantage of the savings while you can— this deal is only good for today .
This deal was originally published by Tercius Bufete in March 2020 and updated by Elizabeth Lanier with new information on 9/26/2020 .
If you like your lightbulbs smart , check out these from GE .
You can easily pair them through Bluetooth with Google Assist or iOS so you can dim them , change the colors , and turn them on and off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If you have a smart plug , you can pair these to Alexa to enable voice control .
Plus they ’ re only $ 40 .
We love to see it .
Well , the Echo Dot is down to $ 40 , which is $ 10 off the original list price of $ 50 .
There ’ s nothing else to really say besides fire up Alexa and listen to tunes without ever leaving your couch !
Grab it before it ’ s gone .
In my family , September is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything that will be cooked and baked for the holidays .
My aunt bakes a million cookies and loaves of bread from now until the end of the year and her process improved sustainably after buying one of these .
The best investment she ever made for all her culinary concoctions was a KitchenAid Mixer on sale now for $ 200 less .
This professional-grade KitchenAid Mixer isn ’ t just a lifesaver for baking it can relieve a lot of elbow grease for batter and creams too .
The grinder , pasta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ add a whole other level of options .
You can really expand your culinary horizons with this one item .
The sturdy bowl can handle even the heaviest of recipes and mixing .
It ’ s got ten speeds for a variety of whipping .
This sizable five-quart bowl allows up to nine dozen cookies or up to four loaves of bread .
It ’ s easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe .
As mentioned there are ten attachments that work with this mixer ( sold separately ) but that really opens up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to experiment and/or perfect any recipe .
Simple to use with endless foodies possibilities .
Three colors are on sale and this item ships for free .
Oh , the joys of owning a larger vehicle .
Not only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I ’ ve ever been to , but the jump starters , too , come at a premium .
On the bright side , they occasionally go on sale for 40 % off , as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ breathe new life into your SUV , pickup truck , tractor , and even yacht—normally costs $ 90 .
Compared to the $ 60- $ 70 price tag on a lot of the 800A models geared toward more compact cars ( the 1500A Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines ) , that ’ s a steep luxury tax for owners of bigger wheels .
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $ 49 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ENFD495V @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to worry about your truck or phone dying again , thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality .
Huckberry is offering 15 % off of its premium onsen bath towels .
This brings a two bath towel set down to $ 85 and bath bundles ( which also include face and hand towels ) for $ 133 .
The price may seem steep at first glance to some , but these specially-designed towels are so absorbent that not only can you dry off quickly , the towels will also dry promptly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reviews , this feature also helps the towels remain mildew-resistant and odor-free .
This means you can comfortably re-use the towels more often than standard towels before washing , saving time , money , and the environment with reduced laundry loads— win-win-win .
JACHS NY has a great deal right now on its Fall Stretch Tech pants , now only $ 39 when you use promo code FPT— that ’ s a 60 % discount .
If you want to stock up , you can get three pairs for $ 100— these pants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can mix and match .
You ’ ll also get free shipping as a part of the bundle with promo code 3PT .
I don ’ t know about you , but I hate touching any public surfaces— for obvious reasons , I hope .
Unfortunately , it can ’ t be completed avoided at the grocery store or at the ATM or while running other necessary errands .
These multi-tools can help you go touch-free as much as possible , and we found a few good deals .
They can pull many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they also include a bottle opener , and a stylus so you don ’ t have to touch public keypads .
This 2-pack of the tool is at its lowest price in 30 days for $ 9 , normally $ 14 .
If you just want to give one a try , you can get $ 4 off of this highly-rated multi-tool in rose gold or in silver for only $ 6 .
To get the $ 4 discount , use promo code 40USDX3Q at checkout .
Sunday scaries , everyone gets ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have to go back to work , when you ’ re filled with anxiety with nowhere left to turn ?
I ’ ve found CBD helps , and what better way to enjoy the relaxing , non-psychoactive cannabinoid than in gummy form ?
If you want to be chill and look chill doing it , check out the Everyday Scaries bundle , now discounted 25 % using the promo code ESINV25 ( automatically applied at checkout ) .
The brainchild of Sunday Scaries and surf company Everyday California , the bundle includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but a matching hat to go with it .
Beachgoers looking to continue radiating those summer 2020 vibes can sit at home drink hot cider , and pop a couple CBD gummies for a relaxing Sunday afternoon , as opposed to the normal kind spent nervously dreading that awful Monday morning adjusting to the workday routine .
Instead of wasting an entire weekend moaning and groaning about what ’ s to come , join me and the thousands of other Sunday Scaries customers raving about their products .
Trust me , this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your over-the-counter bodega stuff .
Because , for one , it actually works and doesn ’ t give you diarrhea .
I ’ m so proud of you for still wearing a mask , it ’ s super cool of you .
But do you need an upgrade or maybe something a little more heavy-duty ?
Or maybe you just want to put your mind at ease with something a smidge more protective ?
Grab five of the KN95 masks from Amazon right now for just $ 12 .
These are industry-standard which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ percent of particles .
That is just about as good as you can get .
So the mask obviously doesn ’ t completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading something but if you wear it correctly it still drastically reduces the likelihood .
These are also great if you ’ ve got severe allergies or asthma and protect against pollen , dander , and whatnot .
The KN-95 isn ’ t made for clinical environments not that you ’ re performing surgery with these but they will definitely protect you and others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Not all heroes wear capes , but they do wear masks .
So thank you .
Friends and family discount week is back at Too Faced .
I ’ m a fan of this company , clearly as I wrote this review on their new Pumpkin Spice Palette .
From now until next Tuesday take 25 % off your entire order so you can grab that palette or any others for a little less .
All you need to do is use the code FAMILY25 .
But wait , there ’ s more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you spend more than $ 75 you also get a free tote bag with the same code .
I will enthusiastically recommend the purchase of Too Faced ’ s Better Than Sex Mascara .
It has been my go-to for years and it really is perfection .
And honestly , most of the products I ’ ve had from this company have been really quality but if you want the best mascara that ’ s it .
The code works until September 29 .
For a short time , you can get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 !
It ’ s an oral sex simulator that will suck the shit out of your clitoris and has so many modes of pleasure .
One of our writers , Jolie Kerr , says it best : The Satisfyer is only $ 50 , so make sure you grab this and get off before it ’ s gone !
Whether or not we ’ re headed back into another possible lockdown we are definitely headed into the time of year where we spend more time indoors .
What better way to prepare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adult Play .
From now until the end of October take 40 % off all vibrators .
Because one guy keeps tweeting at me that we don ’ t cover enough dildos , this featured item is for you .
The King Vibrating Dildo is what you were asking for .
This velvety silicone vibrator is the perfect size and shape for anyone looking for fast fun .
With nine vibe modes and three different rotations , you can hit all the spots you ’ re aiming for .
You ’ ll actually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you ’ ve got your new buzzing bestie .
Even if we weren ’ t in a global pandemic with constantly cleaning and wiping things down I ’ d still recommend a giant box of Antibacterial Wipes .
With a pack like this , you can literally use them on anything .
You ’ re only paying $ 25 so this is a pretty great deal .
Heck , I think I ’ m going to grab these myself .
480 wipes for just twenty bucks is a steal , that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With the six-packs , you can toss one in your bag , your car , and in every room , you might need them .
These are probably helpful if you ’ ve got kids but I usually have them for my dog as he gets into everything when I take him to the park .
Each sheet is made of 75 % alcohol so it ’ s able to kill about 99.9 % of bacteria .
So outside of actual messes and accidents , these are just what you are looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping things clean and sanitary .
Surfaces , hands , paws , handles , boxes whatever it maybe these won ’ t go to waste .
The multi-function aspect makes these a must buy .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many .
Otherwise , it ’ s a flat rate of $ 8 .
Our own Ignacia wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fenty Skin Start ’ rs where she was pleasantly surprised .
If you ’ ve been thinking about trying it out but are still on the fence this travel set might be the way to go .
It ’ s half the price of the full-size set but only available for a limited time .
I was gifted a set also , have used it for over a month and can say I love the cleanser .
I use it a few times a week and it smells unbelievable , super fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you ’ re averse to more perfumed products this might not be for you .
However , the Hydra Vizor Moisturizer held up pleasantly well during the more humid days at the tail end of summer .
It never felt heavy and was breathable enough to still have on with my foundation .
Fenty Skin gets two thumbs up from me .
Some might think print magazines are archaic .
I disagree ; there is still something incredibly fulfilling about a tangible piece of media .
If you grew up in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your school libraries and maybe you were lucky enough to have a subscription of the Kids version yourself .
As travel is difficult right now and it seems like so many parts of the world are still closed off .
Maybe the best way to explore is through beautiful photos and compelling stories .
No magazine does that better than National Geographic and today you can save 40 % on a yearly subscription .
Choose from the classic version , the history heavy one , the kids ’ ones , and there ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
With the savings , you could grab one for each member of the family .
We never stop learning and being curious and what better way to foster that than with the quintessential magazine for photojournalism .
Traverse the globe without leaving the comfort of your home .
There is a Kindle option for each as well .
Cowboy Bebop was responsible for sparking my anime interest .
I ’ m not the world ’ s biggest otaku , but between the eccentric characters , the space-noir setting , stylish fighting , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their kicks and punches to , it was unlike anything I regularly watched .
If you want to check it out , the Blu-Ray collection is only $ 33 at Amazon .
It ’ s not the longest series ever at 26 episodes , but it ’ s short and sweet , perfect for a quick weekend binge .
One of the best Batman renditions of all time , you can now score Batman Beyond : The Complete Series on Blu-ray for just $ 38 .
Between the original animated series and The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get 12 discs packed with 106 episodes of animated Batman , which somehow gets more respect as a cartoon than Val Kilmer ’ s masterful performance in Batman Forever ever will .
( Don ’ t fight me on this ! )
You ’ ll also get a digital copy to go along with the Blu-rays .
Enjoying Marvel ’ s Avengers ?
If you can ’ t get enough of the game ’ s visuals , then perhaps you need to check out the art behind it .
You ’ ll get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game ’ s developers were working with before realizing it into the 3D loot grinder it is .
From sketches of the heroes themselves to popup locations of iconic installations like Stark Industries , Marvel ’ s Avengers The Art of the Game not only visualizes the pre-production ideas , but you ’ re also getting commentary on the creative process from those who worked hard on the game .
Amazon has it down to $ 31 right now , a 23 % discount , and it ships in October .
With fifteen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy , you can create quite the combo for a great day of lazy television binging .
Grab any two titles for just $ 20 and get caught up on a favorite series , experience a new one , or relive the best moments from a past one .
I ’ d like to recommend Doom Patrol and Swamp Thing as a combo .
Both had no excuse for being as good as they are/were .
Season two of Doom Patrol is currently out on DC Universe and HBO Max .
Swamp Thing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both are well worth a go .
Build a DC combo with these titles or The CW favorites Arrow , Flash , and Supergirl .
Titans and Krypton are other good options ... wow , this list is very DC heavy .
But all the Rick and Morty seasons are available too and well as Big Bang Theory is that ’ s more your jam .
No matter what you pick this is a killer deal for hours of quality entertainment .
This combo will ship for $ 5 .
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But today , you can grab a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G for $ 200 less than they usually cost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and $ 1,100 , respectively , a big pill to swallow for sure , but if you ’ re a Note fan who refused to pay four digits for one , this seems like your time to shine .
The Note phones are big , but for a purpose : they ’ re the ultimate powerhouse champions .
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Be sure to check out Gizmodo ’ s Galaxy Note 20 review to see what all the hype is about .
No , it ’ s not an iPad—but Amazon really does right by parents with its Fire HD Kids Edition tablets .
As you ’ ll see from the image , they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stand that helps protect it from dings and drops .
Still , kids will find a way to break almost anything , and Amazon is ready there too .
Each Kids Edition tablet has a 2-year worry-free guarantee , so if your child still manages to bust the thing , you ’ ve got a free replacement coming .
Amazon ’ s marketplace has a wide array of games , apps , books , and streaming services available , and the Kids Edition comes with the handy bonus of a year ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gated-off service provides a wealth of kid-friendly content within a colorful launcher , and then you can choose whether or not to pay monthly once the year is done .
Right now , Amazon is knocking $ 50 off the 8 ” tablet and ditto for the 10 ” tablet , making it an ideal time to bring one ( or more ) of these durable devices into your family .
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Our pals at Ella Paradis want everyone to take some time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the company is giving us the gift of these Singles Bundles .
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Ella Paradis really loves the G-Spot HeroRelax and you will too because they are practically giving it away as you ’ re saving $ 80 on this bundle .
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Fun fact : The super-popular Benetint lip and cheek stain was created to help strippers tint their nipples before performing long before it became the beauty industry favorite it is now .
I personally love Benetint ( for my lips , ya perv ) but the price tag is kind of hefty at $ 25-30 .
Thankfully , I found a K-beauty dupe on Amazon that I think works just as well , and comes in three shades to boot— oh and it is only $ 6 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a brush bottle that is a little unwieldy for those not used to it , but this Etude House Water Tint has a spongey-tip that is easier to use .
It comes in the shades “ Cherry Ade , ” “ Strawberry Ade , ” and “ Orange Ade.
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Cornbread Hemp ships to all 50 states and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you ’ re not happy with their products , making this purchase the least stressful thing about your weekend .
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A remote car starter, a JACHS stretch pant sale, and a Qi charging pad lead Saturday’s best deals.
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Do you have tons of devices you’ve got to charge? Well, the RAVPower Wireless Qi charging pad is here to help. Down to $6 with the promo code “KINJA922,” you can give power to iPhones and Androids alike. You can’t charge your AirPods, however, so keep that in mind. You’ll also get a wall adapter so you can easily plug the adapter in and go! Grab it before it’s gone!
This deal was originally published by Ignacia in June 2020 and updated by Elizabeth Lanier with new information on 9/26/2020.
We are only at the start of fall, but it’s never too early to think about how you can make your life easier this winter season. For me, not having to will myself to get into a freezing cold car on an early winter morning falls under that category.
Today you can get remote start installed in your car for a steal with this Compustar 2-way remote start system, down to $270 with installation included. That’s a $180 discount!
For me, living in Minnesota, having remote start installed has saved me literally hours of work over the past couple of years scraping ice from my windshield. And as I’ve said, you can’t underestimate how much a toasty car helps make your morning a little better. Get it before it’s gone and feel the difference for yourself!
Every time I see an iPad deal, I’m reminded of this tweet from Washington Post reporter Gene Park. Also the NY Times article he’s referencing, but mostly his tweet. The iPad has supplanted our TVs as the main TV- and movie-watching device of the house. It’s an all-in-one distraction, and you can pick up the latest base model in 32GB for $299 on Amazon, a $30 cut. The 128GB version is also down to $395.
Between its 10.2-inch Retina display, the ageing but still pretty fast A12 Bionic processor, and up to 10 hours of battery life, there’s a lot to love about the iPad. It’s the latest model and it’s got plenty of character despite the lack of storage space.
Whooooooa, this pair of Ankbit earbuds by 1Mii plummets to $16 with promo code 65384LYM, down from a $46 list sticker, and while I can’t vouch for these personally, they’re cheap enough that you can take a chance and not feel bad. These things sport Bluetooth 5.0 AptX sound and IPX5 water resistance, and you’ll get eight hours on a single charge. The biggest shocker might not even be the price tag, though: it’s the fact that its enormous charging case with an LED battery indicator packs 150 hours worth of added playtime. That’s because it doubles as a 2,600mAh power bank that can also charge your smartphone and other devices. Again, only $16.
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is 65" Sceptre from Walmart. As Walmart’s favorite budget TV brand, Sceptre sets dont get a lot of respect, but for the price, many find it delivers a sharp enough viewing experience. And tis one is loaded with Android TV, giving you a mature smart platform with tons of apps and voice control with Google Assistant. It’s only $398 today.
It’s only been out a week since launch and we’re already seeing discounts on the Apple Watch Series 6. Amazon has some 40mm models down to $384, while the 44mm falls to $415, both about $15 off and shipping anywhere between 1-4 weeks out.
The Apple Watch Series 6 runs laps around the competition as far as technology is confirmed. It features everything you love about the Series 5 watch like an ECG heart rate sensor, and also adds new tricks like a blood oxygen sensor and an always-on altimeter, making it more ideal than ever for fitness buffs.
Whether you’re out and about on social distancing walks or essential grocery runs, or even just in another room doing WFH stuff, you still need to keep a close eye on the happenings inside your house. Lucky for you, Eufy is running a sale on its 2K indoor security camera. Straight from Amazon, you can fetch yourself a stationary indoor cam for $32, and this one doesn’t require the Eufy Homebase.
Monitor stands are evil. Pure EVIL. They take up so much space on your desk, especially if you prefer to double up on your workspace windows. Thankfully, you can solve it with a mounting arm, such as this two-headed monster that’s 20% off when clipping the Amazon coupon, bringing your total down to $23. If you have a single monitor, you can also grab a single arm with gas-assisted adjustments for $27, but you’ll need to apply promo code 9ALD8UGE for the discount.
Beyond space savings, these mounts offer the ultimate flexibility with full articulation. Not only can you adjust the height and tilt, but you can also switch orientations from horizontal to vertical, something coders out there especially love.
So you’re picking up running during quarantine, huh? Well so am I. While I use my AirPods, maybe you’ll enjoy a pair of Jabra Elite Active 45E Wireless Earbuds. They’re $40 off the original list price ($60) at Best Buy and offers up to nine hours of talking and playback on one charge. Not only that, but you can also take these bad boys swimming up to one meter for about 30 minutes! I’d grab em’ before they’re gone!
Don’t look now, but Microsoft is about to yank Forza Horizon 3 off its digital shelves. Although there’s a new one out and it’s available on Game Pass, Forza Horizon 3 is still worth spending time in. You’re dropped into a transformed Australian countryside where racers from all over gather to gain wins, respect, and most importantly, cash to add more rides to your garage. It’s only $7 right now at Eneba with promo code FORZA3ENEBA, and you’ll want to buy it quickly as September 27 is the last day you’ll be able to add it to your collection. Once you have it, you’ll still be able to redownload it from Microsoft’s servers any time you want. Don’t forget that you’ll have the game on both Xbox One and PC with one swift purchase.
You’ll also want to grab the expansion pass ($10), which adds the Blizzard Mountain and Hot Wheels DLC to the mix. Blizzard Mountain shakes things up from the usual extremities of a sweltering Australian climate to chillier roads up the mountains, giving offroaders another challenge to tackle. Hot Wheels, meanwhile, brings a whole new perspective and adds iconic plastic toy cars to its massive list of hundreds, making Forza Horizon 3 a game that both sim- and arcade-oriented racers can enjoy.
To all my gaming friends, the Razer Mamba gaming mouse is $60, which is $30 off the original list price. With a design of nine programmable buttons, click buttons, and a scroll wheel, this mouse allows you to be as versatile as your gaming collection is. It also has a 16,000dpi optical sensor for precision tracking. What are you waiting for? Grab this and game away!
I’m not about children but I am about The Child, and I know I’m not alone. This officially licensed six pin pack is exclusive to Amazon. Is this a good deal? Yes, very much so. These enamel pins are normally $10 each. So grabbing this for $25 is kind of a steal.
These pins are about an inch in size and have a backer with the basemetal. Only 10,000 packs were made and the collector’s packaging will be numbered. The Child is featured in these poses: napping in the pod, eating the frog, sipping on soup, pushing buttons, and using the force. You can’t deny how adorable he and these pins are not matter how hard you try. You can’t fight the cute so you might as well buy this pack and share with your pals from a galaxy far far away.
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If you’re looking for a gaming headset, this Razer Kraken Tournament Edition is $25 off at Best Buy right now, bringing it down to $75. Compatible with all major gaming consoles, PC, and mobile, the Kraken Tournament Edition includes a USB audio interface housing all your volume controls. This set has customizable bass, too, allowing you to tweak the boom in your ears across 17 different levels.
Amazon has a great sticker price on the Logitech G533 right now, offering the well-rated wireless gaming headset for $74, down from a $150 MSRP. With DTS 7.1 surround sound you’ll get full immersion in supported movies and games, and this is a Lightspeed connection, giving you a solid, low latency connection up to 15 meters from the source. The embedded boom mic has a pop filter embedded, and you can toggle mute simply by tucking it away.
Whether young or old, Yoshi’s Crafted World can warm any heart with its charm. This puzzler-platformer for Nintendo Switch can be played with one other friend, and today, you can buy it for just $40 at Amazon.
Its fun setting and mix of new and classic Nintendo characters make this a great game to sit back and relax with. Don’t be afraid to put all your Yoshi eggs into this basket if you’re looking for something new to play.
Have you heard? Microsoft bought Zenimax Studios, reportedly for an earth-shattering $7.5 billion in cold, hard cash. With the acquisition, Microsoft gets full control of everything under that banner, including Bethesda, id Software, Arkane, and more. Those studios are responsible for some of the most fun games this generation produced, including Doom, Wolfenstein, Fallout 4 (and 76 now, apparently, but I’ve personally given up), The Evil Within, and Dishonored. And while we haven’t gotten a new single player Elder Scrolls game since the Xbox 360, we know Elder Scrolls 6 is on the way, and Bethesda is working on other exciting new IPs like Starfield.
The other leg of this news is that all the games from these studios, like any first party Microsoft studio, will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Game Pass Ultimate was already one of the hottest deals going in gaming before the news, and even without meaty discounts like 3 months for $25 at Eneba (currently $45 on Amazon), you’ll enjoy all the benefits for one low price. That means you’ll get online play, hundreds of first- and third-party games, exclusive discounts, in-game perks, and more, and that goes whether you’re on Xbox One, PC, or the soon-to-arrive Xbox Series X.
Existing subscribers of both Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play with over 50 days left on their memberships can also grab 1 year of EA Play (which converts to 4 months of Game Pass Ultimate) for $27 from the site.
As it often does for hot new games, Amazon is taking $10 off pre-orders for Cyberpunk 2077, the ambitious open-world game by CD Projekt Red, makers of the critically acclaimed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Your total is $50 with the deal, and that goes whether you buy on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC.
Unlike Geralt of the ancient (and totally fictitious) land of Rivia, Cyberpunk takes us into a not-so-distant future where guys good and bad are yoked up with cybernetic enhancements. Life is generally fine until it’s discovered there’s a prototypical component that grants immortality to whoever has it installed, and, of course, all hell breaks loose to secure it.
Cyberpunk 2077 was originally set to be out this Spring and was once delayed until September, but it has since suffered another delay to November 19, 2020. Pre-order now, and Amazon will offer you the lowest price if it drops again before release date.
Yep, I’m just over it. I think we all are. Even a Tesla-filled Christmas couldn’t save 2020 for me. I don’t often wear my emotions on my sleeve, but technically, this Animal Crossing Tom Nook beanie goes on my head, and it says oh so much without a peep required of me. The best part is you’ll get his cute little nose to show no matter which style you prefer to wear it. Only $12 at Amazon after a $7 discount.
Given the ubiquitous shipping delays from certain competing retailers, Best Buy is a strong contender in the video game pre-order space at the moment. Aside from promising day-and-date delivery, you’ll get a $10 Best Buy credit for every game you pre-order. So if you were already thinking about copping that new Spider-Man: Miles Morales game—either on PS4 or PS5—you’ll have an extra $10 to also pre-order Cyberpunk 2077, making the latter $50 instead of $60.
That goes without mentioning Best Buy’s price match guarantee. Because Cyberpunk is already discounted $10 on Amazon, you can pick it up from Best Buy for $40. You’re welcome. The only catch here is you have to be a My Best Buy member, which isn’t a catch really since signing up is free. You can do that here, and start putting in your orders today. We’re all stuck at home anyway, so you might as well buy some new video games, and maybe a new console or two.
You can keep your pet’s thirst quenched with this deal on Amazon today: The furrybaby cat drinking water fountain is 20% off. This brings it down to a pretty reasonable $16!
I’m considering getting one for my dog. It looks like they respond well to it, too, according to several reviews. Get it before it goes up to its usual price of $20!
Dyson vacuums dominate our Co-Op for best vacuum, but they’re often pricey. Today’s deal, though, removes that barrier. The Dyson Ball Multi Floor is down to $180 today on Newegg. This is about as low of a price you can hope to find on a Dyson, since they hold their value pretty well! But take advantage of the savings while you can— this deal is only good for today.
This deal was originally published by Tercius Bufete in March 2020 and updated by Elizabeth Lanier with new information on 9/26/2020.
If you like your lightbulbs smart, check out these from GE. You can easily pair them through Bluetooth with Google Assist or iOS so you can dim them, change the colors, and turn them on and off with a tap of your finger! If you have a smart plug, you can pair these to Alexa to enable voice control. Plus they’re only $40. We love to see it.
Well, the Echo Dot is down to $40, which is $10 off the original list price of $50. There’s nothing else to really say besides fire up Alexa and listen to tunes without ever leaving your couch! Grab it before it’s gone.
In my family, September is the time to start the trial runs for everything that will be cooked and baked for the holidays. My aunt bakes a million cookies and loaves of bread from now until the end of the year and her process improved sustainably after buying one of these. The best investment she ever made for all her culinary concoctions was a KitchenAid Mixer on sale now for $200 less.
This professional-grade KitchenAid Mixer isn’t just a lifesaver for baking it can relieve a lot of elbow grease for batter and creams too. The grinder, pasta maker, and ice cream maker attachments add a whole other level of options. You can really expand your culinary horizons with this one item. The sturdy bowl can handle even the heaviest of recipes and mixing. It’s got ten speeds for a variety of whipping. This sizable five-quart bowl allows up to nine dozen cookies or up to four loaves of bread. It’s easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe. As mentioned there are ten attachments that work with this mixer (sold separately) but that really opens up all the options you’ll have to experiment and/or perfect any recipe. Simple to use with endless foodies possibilities. Three colors are on sale and this item ships for free.
Oh, the joys of owning a larger vehicle. Not only does it cost more for parking in just about every city I’ve ever been to, but the jump starters, too, come at a premium. On the bright side, they occasionally go on sale for 40% off, as is the case with the Gooloo jumper pictured here.
This 1500A jump starter—which can breathe new life into your SUV, pickup truck, tractor, and even yacht—normally costs $90. Compared to the $60-$70 price tag on a lot of the 800A models geared toward more compact cars (the 1500A Gooloo supports up to 8-liter gas and 6-liter diesel engines), that’s a steep luxury tax for owners of bigger wheels.
Net yourself a high-end jump starter for the entry-level cost of $49 by clipping the coupon featured here and entering the promo code ENFD495V at checkout. You’ll never have to worry about your truck or phone dying again, thanks to its built-in 20,800mAh power bank functionality.
Huckberry is offering 15% off of its premium onsen bath towels. This brings a two bath towel set down to $85 and bath bundles (which also include face and hand towels) for $133. The price may seem steep at first glance to some, but these specially-designed towels are so absorbent that not only can you dry off quickly, the towels will also dry promptly afterward. According to many of the reviews, this feature also helps the towels remain mildew-resistant and odor-free.
This means you can comfortably re-use the towels more often than standard towels before washing, saving time, money, and the environment with reduced laundry loads— win-win-win.
JACHS NY has a great deal right now on its Fall Stretch Tech pants, now only $39 when you use promo code FPT— that’s a 60% discount.
If you want to stock up, you can get three pairs for $100— these pants come in lots of colors and you can mix and match. You’ll also get free shipping as a part of the bundle with promo code 3PT.
I don’t know about you, but I hate touching any public surfaces— for obvious reasons, I hope. Unfortunately, it can’t be completed avoided at the grocery store or at the ATM or while running other necessary errands.
These multi-tools can help you go touch-free as much as possible, and we found a few good deals. They can pull many types of door handles open, and they also include a bottle opener, and a stylus so you don’t have to touch public keypads.
This 2-pack of the tool is at its lowest price in 30 days for $9, normally $14. If you just want to give one a try, you can get $4 off of this highly-rated multi-tool in rose gold or in silver for only $6. To get the $4 discount, use promo code 40USDX3Q at checkout.
Sunday scaries, everyone gets ‘em. You know the night before you have to go back to work, when you’re filled with anxiety with nowhere left to turn? I’ve found CBD helps, and what better way to enjoy the relaxing, non-psychoactive cannabinoid than in gummy form? If you want to be chill and look chill doing it, check out the Everyday Scaries bundle, now discounted 25% using the promo code ESINV25 (automatically applied at checkout). The brainchild of Sunday Scaries and surf company Everyday California, the bundle includes not only a 20-count bottle of gummies but a matching hat to go with it.
Beachgoers looking to continue radiating those summer 2020 vibes can sit at home drink hot cider, and pop a couple CBD gummies for a relaxing Sunday afternoon, as opposed to the normal kind spent nervously dreading that awful Monday morning adjusting to the workday routine. Instead of wasting an entire weekend moaning and groaning about what’s to come, join me and the thousands of other Sunday Scaries customers raving about their products. Trust me, this is a much higher caliber of CBD than your over-the-counter bodega stuff. Because, for one, it actually works and doesn’t give you diarrhea.
I’m so proud of you for still wearing a mask, it’s super cool of you. But do you need an upgrade or maybe something a little more heavy-duty? Or maybe you just want to put your mind at ease with something a smidge more protective? Grab five of the KN95 masks from Amazon right now for just $12.
These are industry-standard which means they are supposed to filter 95 percent of particles. That is just about as good as you can get. So the mask obviously doesn’t completely eliminate the risk of catching or spreading something but if you wear it correctly it still drastically reduces the likelihood. These are also great if you’ve got severe allergies or asthma and protect against pollen, dander, and whatnot. The KN-95 isn’t made for clinical environments not that you’re performing surgery with these but they will definitely protect you and others against what is currently out there. Not all heroes wear capes, but they do wear masks. So thank you.
Friends and family discount week is back at Too Faced. I’m a fan of this company, clearly as I wrote this review on their new Pumpkin Spice Palette. From now until next Tuesday take 25% off your entire order so you can grab that palette or any others for a little less. All you need to do is use the code FAMILY25.
But wait, there’s more because of course there is. If you spend more than $75 you also get a free tote bag with the same code. I will enthusiastically recommend the purchase of Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara. It has been my go-to for years and it really is perfection. And honestly, most of the products I’ve had from this company have been really quality but if you want the best mascara that’s it. The code works until September 29.
For a short time, you can get a Satisfyer Pro 2 for a decent $50! It’s an oral sex simulator that will suck the shit out of your clitoris and has so many modes of pleasure. One of our writers, Jolie Kerr, says it best:
Satisfyer Pro 2 delivers a very specific experience; basically, it’s designed to stimulate the clit and nothing else, although you can certainly explore other areas with it. It is not, however, an insertable toy and should only be used externally.While it’s not an especially versatile toy, and doesn’t strike me as a great candidate for couples play, it is very, very good at what it does. Basically, if oral sex is the way you like to get off, Satisfyer Pro 2 will make you very, very happy.
The Satisfyer is only $50, so make sure you grab this and get off before it’s gone!
Whether or not we’re headed back into another possible lockdown we are definitely headed into the time of year where we spend more time indoors. What better way to prepare than with this month-long sale at Honey Adult Play. From now until the end of October take 40% off all vibrators.
Because one guy keeps tweeting at me that we don’t cover enough dildos, this featured item is for you. The King Vibrating Dildo is what you were asking for. This velvety silicone vibrator is the perfect size and shape for anyone looking for fast fun. With nine vibe modes and three different rotations, you can hit all the spots you’re aiming for. You’ll actually never want to leave your house now that you’ve got your new buzzing bestie.
Even if we weren’t in a global pandemic with constantly cleaning and wiping things down I’d still recommend a giant box of Antibacterial Wipes. With a pack like this, you can literally use them on anything. You’re only paying $25 so this is a pretty great deal. Heck, I think I’m going to grab these myself.
480 wipes for just twenty bucks is a steal, that’s something like five cents per wipe. With the six-packs, you can toss one in your bag, your car, and in every room, you might need them. These are probably helpful if you’ve got kids but I usually have them for my dog as he gets into everything when I take him to the park. Each sheet is made of 75% alcohol so it’s able to kill about 99.9% of bacteria. So outside of actual messes and accidents, these are just what you are looking for if you’re all about keeping things clean and sanitary. Surfaces, hands, paws, handles, boxes whatever it maybe these won’t go to waste. The multi-function aspect makes these a must buy.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $5 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $8.
Our own Ignacia wrote an extremely comprehensive and helpful review of the Fenty Skin Start’rs where she was pleasantly surprised. If you’ve been thinking about trying it out but are still on the fence this travel set might be the way to go. It’s half the price of the full-size set but only available for a limited time.
I was gifted a set also, have used it for over a month and can say I love the cleanser. I use it a few times a week and it smells unbelievable, super fresh, sweet, and inviting. But if you’re averse to more perfumed products this might not be for you. However, the Hydra Vizor Moisturizer held up pleasantly well during the more humid days at the tail end of summer. It never felt heavy and was breathable enough to still have on with my foundation. Fenty Skin gets two thumbs up from me.
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Some might think print magazines are archaic. I disagree; there is still something incredibly fulfilling about a tangible piece of media. If you grew up in a certain time Nat Geo mags probably filled your school libraries and maybe you were lucky enough to have a subscription of the Kids version yourself. As travel is difficult right now and it seems like so many parts of the world are still closed off. Maybe the best way to explore is through beautiful photos and compelling stories. No magazine does that better than National Geographic and today you can save 40% on a yearly subscription.
Choose from the classic version, the history heavy one, the kids’ ones, and there’s even an option for younger tots. With the savings, you could grab one for each member of the family. We never stop learning and being curious and what better way to foster that than with the quintessential magazine for photojournalism. Traverse the globe without leaving the comfort of your home. There is a Kindle option for each as well.
Cowboy Bebop was responsible for sparking my anime interest. I’m not the world’s biggest otaku, but between the eccentric characters, the space-noir setting, stylish fighting, and a jazzy soundtrack the protagonists throw their kicks and punches to, it was unlike anything I regularly watched. If you want to check it out, the Blu-Ray collection is only $33 at Amazon. It’s not the longest series ever at 26 episodes, but it’s short and sweet, perfect for a quick weekend binge.
One of the best Batman renditions of all time, you can now score Batman Beyond: The Complete Series on Blu-ray for just $38. Between the original animated series and The New Batman Adventures, you’ll get 12 discs packed with 106 episodes of animated Batman, which somehow gets more respect as a cartoon than Val Kilmer’s masterful performance in Batman Forever ever will. (Don’t fight me on this!) You’ll also get a digital copy to go along with the Blu-rays.
Enjoying Marvel’s Avengers? If you can’t get enough of the game’s visuals, then perhaps you need to check out the art behind it. You’ll get a deeper look at the concepts the game’s developers were working with before realizing it into the 3D loot grinder it is. From sketches of the heroes themselves to popup locations of iconic installations like Stark Industries, Marvel’s Avengers The Art of the Game not only visualizes the pre-production ideas, but you’re also getting commentary on the creative process from those who worked hard on the game. Amazon has it down to $31 right now, a 23% discount, and it ships in October.
With fifteen titles in this awesome deal from Best Buy, you can create quite the combo for a great day of lazy television binging. Grab any two titles for just $20 and get caught up on a favorite series, experience a new one, or relive the best moments from a past one. I’d like to recommend Doom Patrol and Swamp Thing as a combo. Both had no excuse for being as good as they are/were. Season two of Doom Patrol is currently out on DC Universe and HBO Max. Swamp Thing was sadly canceled too soon. But both are well worth a go.
Build a DC combo with these titles or The CW favorites Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl. Titans and Krypton are other good options...wow, this list is very DC heavy. But all the Rick and Morty seasons are available too and well as Big Bang Theory is that’s more your jam. No matter what you pick this is a killer deal for hours of quality entertainment.
This combo will ship for $5.
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While the capabilities of Samsung’s latest smartphones put them in an elite class of their own, the price tags match and it keeps many at bay. But today, you can grab a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G or Note 20 Ultra 5G for $200 less than they usually cost. That’s still $800 and $1,100, respectively, a big pill to swallow for sure, but if you’re a Note fan who refused to pay four digits for one, this seems like your time to shine.
The Note phones are big, but for a purpose: they’re the ultimate powerhouse champions. You’re in for one of the fastest processors in the game, a massive AMOLED display to show multiple apps simultaneously, and the Wacom-powered S Pen for doodling, note taking, and multitasking. Four total cameras come on board for your photography needs on the $800 Note 20, you’ll get all-day battery life that can be charged in minutes with “Super Fast Charging”, and a whole lot more. Be sure to check out Gizmodo’s Galaxy Note 20 review to see what all the hype is about.
No, it’s not an iPad—but Amazon really does right by parents with its Fire HD Kids Edition tablets.
As you’ll see from the image, they’re wrapped in a thick rubber shell/convertible stand that helps protect it from dings and drops. Still, kids will find a way to break almost anything, and Amazon is ready there too. Each Kids Edition tablet has a 2-year worry-free guarantee, so if your child still manages to bust the thing, you’ve got a free replacement coming.
Amazon’s marketplace has a wide array of games, apps, books, and streaming services available, and the Kids Edition comes with the handy bonus of a year’s subscription to Amazon FreeTime Unlimited. The gated-off service provides a wealth of kid-friendly content within a colorful launcher, and then you can choose whether or not to pay monthly once the year is done.
Right now, Amazon is knocking $50 off the 8” tablet and ditto for the 10” tablet, making it an ideal time to bring one (or more) of these durable devices into your family. Grab ‘em in blue, purple, and pink.
Our pals at Ella Paradis want everyone to take some time for relaxation and self-care. This week the company is giving us the gift of these Singles Bundles. Now obviously you don’t have to be single to save in these deals are experience some good products but you don’t need to feel bad if you are.
It’s not often I see a good deal for the gentlemen so this bundle is a pleasant surprise. Not only is this pack $81 less than it should be it’s a nice mix. There are two masturbators to choose from because we like variety. You’ll receive both the Hawk Dual Masturbator and the Juicy Topco Masturbator. Plus you get a pack of Pjur Aqua Lubricant to try out. Not bad for just $40.
Ella Paradis really loves the G-Spot HeroRelax and you will too because they are practically giving it away as you’re saving $80 on this bundle. Take a ‘me day’ and chill out with a nice hot bath and these extra sensual bath bombs. Then get cozy with one of the company’s top-selling vibes. This is the perfect bundle for a boss babe.
Fun fact: The super-popular Benetint lip and cheek stain was created to help strippers tint their nipples before performing long before it became the beauty industry favorite it is now.
I personally love Benetint (for my lips, ya perv) but the price tag is kind of hefty at $25-30. Thankfully, I found a K-beauty dupe on Amazon that I think works just as well, and comes in three shades to boot— oh and it is only $6 a bottle.
The classic Benetint comes with a brush bottle that is a little unwieldy for those not used to it, but this Etude House Water Tint has a spongey-tip that is easier to use. It comes in the shades “Cherry Ade,” “Strawberry Ade,” and “Orange Ade.” I personally have the cherry shade and love it, though the strawberry option’s berry tones look super flattering too.
If you want to stock up, you can get an additional 5% when you buy two bottles (must be of the same shade to work from what I can tell) or try all three for $15.
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If you’re not sure where to start, we recommend checking out Cornbread Hemp’s CBD oil. It claims this is the strongest CBD oil you can find that is also USDA certified whole plant organic. You can get a bottle of the original stuff (which has 25MG CBD per milliliter) for $49 after discount. If you want even more CBD goodness packed into every drop, the extra strength version is available with 50MG per milliliter in a larger bottle for $82 after discount.
Cornbread Hemp ships to all 50 states and offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not happy with their products, making this purchase the least stressful thing about your weekend.
This deal was originally published by Ignacia Fulcher in September 2020 and updated by Elizabeth Lanier with new information on 9/19/2020.
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theroot--2020-09-26--Trump Reveals Pandering 'Platinum Plan' to Black MAGA Supporters, and CeCe Winans Appears to Count i

Trump Reveals Pandering 'Platinum Plan' to Black MAGA Supporters, and CeCe Winans Appears to Count in That Number

President Trump took to Atlanta , Ga. on Friday to unveil his plan for pandering to Black Americans in the 11th hour of the 2020 Elections .
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution , polls in Georgia show the race between Trump and Biden running essentially neck-to-neck .
This tight face-off is likely what inspired the orange incumbent to gather a crowd of Black Republicans in Georgia this weekend and tell them , “ Racial justice begins with Joe Biden ’ s retirement from public life , ” and that Democrats , “ only care about themselves , whatever that means.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for African Americans that Trump announced on Friday to woo people away from a potential Biden Administration , are proposals to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and to designate lynching as a national hate crime—neither of which are ideas that originated with the Trump Administration , as CNN reports .
The President spoke about the pillars of the plan in broad terms , saying , that among other proposals , he would be building up “ peaceful ” urban neighborhoods with the “ highest standards ” of policing , bringing fairness to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , increasing Black home ownership and creating a “ national clemency project to right wrongful prosecutions and to pardon individuals who have reformed their ( lives ) .
” The proposal borrows efforts from proposals by other Republicans , such as South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott , who played a vital role in the establishment of opportunity zones and remains the sole Black Republican in the Senate .
For example , Trump ’ s plan proposes making lynching a national hate crime .
In 2019 , Scott co-sponsored legislation to make lynching a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris , who is now the Democratic vice presidential nominee .
It ’ s pretty transparent and flimsy pandering , given that the President memorably chose Juneteenth weekend to host a rally in Tulsa for his band of white supremacists this summer , and has spent 2020 ratcheting up anti-Black racism on Twitter and with White House directives to silence any attempts to expand the narrative of America by recognizing the systematic oppression of Black Americans .
But Trump ’ s vague plans to supposedly pump $ 500 billion into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned to the presidency was enough to excite the crowd of Black Republicans in Atlanta who gathered to show support for him in on Friday , and even started chanting for him to have 12 more years in office ( after laughing with Trump at the idea that he will actually do the things he says he will ) .
Speaking of the willful idiocy of Black Republicans , it appears that gospel singer CeCe Winans may be one of the small percentage of melanated people aboard the MAGA boat .
News broke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an upcoming tax-payer funded $ 300 million dollar campaign from the White House that will laud the Trump Administration ’ s response to COVID-19 and seek to combat “ defeat despair ” about the pandemic which has killed over 200,000 Americans .
The ad blitz , described in some budget documents as the “ Covid-19 immediate surge public advertising and awareness campaign , ” is expected to lean heavily on video interviews between administration officials and celebrities , who will discuss aspects of the coronavirus outbreak and address the Trump administration ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six individuals with knowledge of the campaign who described its workings to POLITICO .
Senior administration officials have already recorded interviews with celebrities like actor Dennis Quaid and singer CeCe Winans , and the Health and Human Services Department also has pursued television host Dr. Mehmet Oz and musician Garth Brooks for roles in the campaign .
I ’ m hop-skipping across that sad list of ‘ celebrity ’ spokespersons to wonder at the wisdom , not to mention Christian decency , in throwing your name behind an administration that has proven over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t care about people ’ s lives—especially Black ones—and only cares about appearances .
Winans herself hopped on Twitter to answer ( AKA side-step ) the growing questions about why she was being a party to Trump ’ s mendacity , by saying she was asked to do an interview about COVID-19 by Black Trump lackey , Surgeon General Jerome Adams , in which she just stressed “ how important it is for everyone to wear a mask.
” Though the president has consistently played politics with the idea that masks matter in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the White House is doing with the coronavirus continues to rack up more lost lives , and we are weeks out from one of the most critical elections of our lifetime , Winans added that her participation in the ad was “ not political at all .
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President Trump took to Atlanta, Ga. on Friday to unveil his plan for pandering to Black Americans in the 11th hour of the 2020 Elections.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, polls in Georgia show the race between Trump and Biden running essentially neck-to-neck. This tight face-off is likely what inspired the orange incumbent to gather a crowd of Black Republicans in Georgia this weekend and tell them, “Racial justice begins with Joe Biden’s retirement from public life,” and that Democrats, “only care about themselves, whatever that means.”
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Within the so-called “Platinum Plan” for African Americans that Trump announced on Friday to woo people away from a potential Biden a dministration, there are proposals to make Juneteenth a federal holiday and to designate lynching as a national hate crime—neither of which are ideas that originated with the Trump or have even garnered much of his support before now , as CNN reports.
From CNN:
The President spoke about the pillars of the plan in broad terms, saying, that among other proposals, he would be building up “peaceful” urban neighborhoods with the “highest standards” of policing, bringing fairness to the justice system, expanding school choice, increasing Black home ownership and creating a “national clemency project to right wrongful prosecutions and to pardon individuals who have reformed their (lives).” The proposal borrows efforts from proposals by other Republicans, such as South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who played a vital role in the establishment of opportunity zones and remains the sole Black Republican in the Senate. For example, Trump’s plan proposes making lynching a national hate crime. In 2019, Scott co-sponsored legislation to make lynching a hate crime alongside none other than California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, who is now the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
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It’s pretty transparent and flimsy pandering, given that the President memorably chose Juneteenth weekend to host a rally in Tulsa for his band of white supremacists this summer, and has spent 2020 ratcheting up anti-Black racism on Twitter and with White House directives to silence any attempts to expand the narrative of America by recognizing the systematic oppression of Black Americans.
But Trump’s vague plans to supposedly pump $500 billion into Black businesses and communities if he is returned to the presidency were enough to excite the crowd of Black Republicans in Atlanta who gathered to show support for him in on Friday, and even started chanting for him to have 12 more years in office (after laughing with Trump at the idea that he will actually do the things he says he will).
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Speaking of the willful idiocy of Black Republicans, it appears that gospel singer CeCe Winans may be one of the small percentage of melanated people aboard the MAGA boat.
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News broke on Friday that Winans is participating in an upcoming tax-payer funded $300 million dollar campaign from the White House that will laud the Trump Administration’s response to COVID-19 and seek to combat “defeat despair” about the pandemic which has killed over 200,000 Americans.
From Politico:
The ad blitz, described in some budget documents as the “Covid-19 immediate surge public advertising and awareness campaign,” is expected to lean heavily on video interviews between administration officials and celebrities, who will discuss aspects of the coronavirus outbreak and address the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, according to six individuals with knowledge of the campaign who described its workings to POLITICO. Senior administration officials have already recorded interviews with celebrities like actor Dennis Quaid and singer CeCe Winans, and the Health and Human Services Department also has pursued television host Dr. Mehmet Oz and musician Garth Brooks for roles in the campaign.
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I’m hop-skipping across that sad list of ‘celebrity’ spokespersons to wonder at the wisdom, not to mention the Christian decency, in throwing your name behind an administration that has proven over and over again that it doesn’t care about people’s lives—especially Black ones—and only cares about appearances.
Twitter was similarly confounded:
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Winans herself hopped on Twitter to answer (AKA side-step) the growing questions about why she was being a party to Trump’s mendacity, by saying she was asked to do an interview about COVID-19 by Black Trump lackey, Surgeon General Jerome Adams, and that in it she had just stressed “how important it is for everyone to wear a mask.”
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Though the president has consistently played politics with the idea that masks matter in the first place, the hatchet job the White House is doing with the coronavirus continues to rack up more lost lives, and we are weeks out from one of the most critical elections of our lifetime, Winans added that her participation in the ad was “not political at all.”
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Sure girl, whatever.


theroot--2020-09-27--Witness Who Backed Louisville Police's Testimony First Had a Different Story, and More Troubling Asp

Witness Who Backed Louisville Police's Testimony First Had a Different Story, and More Troubling Aspects of the Breonna Taylor Investigation Daniel Cameron Didn't Mention

The defensive posturing and show of force that the Louisville Metro Police Department came out with this week in anticipation of the grand jury verdict regarding the culpability of its police in the killing of Breonna Taylor , may have indicated a recognition in them that the officially reported investigation into the incident is shady and its findings paper-thin .
New reporting from Vice has unearthed more than a few troubling inconsistencies in the police ’ s investigation of the shooting , inconsistencies which Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron notably omitted from his recent announcement that LMPD officers were legally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after entering her home on a ‘ no-knock warrant ’ in March .
There ’ s the question of whether the cops identified themselves before ramming the door open on the night Taylor was killed .
Only one independent witness has affirmed the police ’ s claim that they did .
Meanwhile , Taylor ’ s boyfriend Kenneth Walker has maintained that he opened fire because he believed intruders were trying to enter their apartment , and other residents in the complex have said police didn ’ t say who they were .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness who corroborated the police ’ s story had initially told investigators the police didn ’ t announce themselves .
The witness is Aarin Sarpee , who was picking up his daughter from his brother ’ s apartment above Taylor ’ s at the time of the raid .
According to officers ’ interviews with investigators , Sarpee got into an argument with Detective Brett Hankison as the officers were banging on Taylor ’ s door .
The interviews were conducted by LMPD ’ s Public Integrity Unit ( PIU ) , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Public Integrity Unit ’ s investigative file , LMPD investigators spoke to Sarpee on the phone twice in the ensuing months .
On March 21 , a week after the shooting , Sgt .
Jason Vance asked Sarpee directly if he heard anyone identify themselves as police .
Sarpee responded , “ No , nobody identified themselves.
” Another PIU investigator , Sgt .
Amanda Seeyle , called Sarpee back two months later , on May 15 , the file shows .
At that point , Sarpee said he did hear police say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mighty suspicious , is it not ?
Cameron apparently doesn ’ t seem to think so .
Instead he was privy to this evidence and chose to deliver the message that the investigation carried out by Louisville police into Louisville police is at this point a conclusive , unimpeachable account of what actually happened .
But body cam footage from Louisville officers who were on the scene of the incident shows that from the very beginning , the LMPD ’ s investigation of the shooting was anything but unimpeachable .
Before the department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene of the deadly shooting , the cops who were involved in the incident—Brett Hankinson , Myles Cosgrove , and Sgt .
Jonathan Mattingly—were still walking around the active crime scene and even interviewing witnesses , violating department policy for officer-involved shootings .
After SWAT team members clear the apartment and pronounce Taylor dead on scene , now-former LMPD detective Hankison , who fired 10 shots that night according to the department , approaches the front door to ask if someone is dead inside .
Minutes later , Hankison returns and even steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene .
He asks SWAT officers if they found a long gun , and whether the casings on the ground are “ theirs.
” Multiple SWAT team members on the body camera footage seem to be made visibly uncomfortable by Hankison ’ s presence .
One of them tells other officers sternly to clear him out .
Shortly thereafter , Hankison walks up to a SWAT team member standing on the sidewalk and asks if his body camera is on before the video cuts out .
The work to maintain the ‘ peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ justification for taking a young Black woman ’ s life pushed the LMPD defensive into overtime this weekend .
According to ABC News , 28 people were arrested in Louisville on Saturday night alone , as protests continue to blaze in the city in response to the Attorney General ’ s announcement that no police officers will be charged in Taylor ’ s killing .

The defensive posturing and show of force that the Louisville Metro Police Department came out with this week in anticipation of the grand jury verdict regarding the culpability of its police in the killing of Breonna Taylor, may have indicated a recognition in them that the officially reported investigation into the incident is shady and its findings paper-thin.
New reporting from Vice has unearthed more than a few troubling inconsistencies in the police’s investigation of the shooting, inconsistencies which Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron notably omitted from his recent announcement that LMPD officers were legally justified in fatally firing on 26-year-old Taylor after entering her home on a ‘no-knock warrant’ in March.
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There’s the question of whether the cops identified themselves before ramming the door open on the night Taylor was killed. Only one independent witness has affirmed the police’s claim that they did. Meanwhile, Taylor’s boyfriend Kenneth Walker has maintained that he opened fire because he believed intruders were trying to enter their apartment, and other residents in the complex have said police didn’t say who they were.
Now it turns out that the single witness who corroborated the police’s story had initially told investigators the police didn’t announce themselves.
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From VICE:
The witness is Aarin Sarpee, who was picking up his daughter from his brother’s apartment above Taylor’s at the time of the raid. According to officers’ interviews with investigators, Sarpee got into an argument with Detective Brett Hankison as the officers were banging on Taylor’s door. The interviews were conducted by LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit (PIU), which investigates officer-involved shootings. According to the Public Integrity Unit’s investigative file, LMPD investigators spoke to Sarpee on the phone twice in the ensuing months. On March 21, a week after the shooting, Sgt. Jason Vance asked Sarpee directly if he heard anyone identify themselves as police. Sarpee responded, “No, nobody identified themselves.” Another PIU investigator, Sgt. Amanda Seeyle, called Sarpee back two months later, on May 15, the file shows. At that point, Sarpee said he did hear police say, “This is the cops.”
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Mighty suspicious, is it not? Cameron apparently doesn’t seem to think so. Instead he was privy to this evidence and chose to deliver the message that the investigation carried out by Louisville police into Louisville police is at this point a conclusive, unimpeachable account of what actually happened.
But body cam footage from Louisville officers who were on the scene of the incident shows that from the very beginning, the LMPD’s investigation of the shooting was anything but unimpeachable.
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Before the department’s investigative team arrived to the scene of the deadly shooting, the cops who were involved in the incident—Brett Hankinson, Myles Cosgrove, and Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly—were still walking around the active crime scene and even interviewing witnesses, violating department policy for officer-involved shootings.
From VICE again:
After SWAT team members clear the apartment and pronounce Taylor dead on scene, now-former LMPD detective Hankison, who fired 10 shots that night according to the department, approaches the front door to ask if someone is dead inside. Minutes later, Hankison returns and even steps inside the apartment, an active crime scene. He asks SWAT officers if they found a long gun, and whether the casings on the ground are “theirs.” Multiple SWAT team members on the body camera footage seem to be made visibly uncomfortable by Hankison’s presence. One of them tells other officers sternly to clear him out. Shortly thereafter, Hankison walks up to a SWAT team member standing on the sidewalk and asks if his body camera is on before the video cuts out.
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The work to maintain the ‘peace’ in the face of their flimsy justification for taking a young Black woman’s life pushed the LMPD defensive into overtime this weekend. According to ABC News, 28 people were arrested in Louisville on Saturday night alone, as protests continue to blaze in the city in response to the Attorney General’s announcement that no police officers will be charged in Taylor’s killing.


theroot--2020-09-27--Nancy Pelosi Says Republicans Are Trump's Henchmen and Gayle King Suggests the Characterization Is '

Nancy Pelosi Says Republicans Are Trump's Henchmen and Gayle King Suggests the Characterization Is 'Egregious'—Is It Really Though?

Gayle King interviewed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for CBS ’ s This Morning on Friday , just a day before Trump announced his nominee for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’ s recently vacated seat on the Supreme Court with the full confidence that he would be supported by Republicans—though Ginsburg hasn ’ t even been laid to rest yet .
In response to a question from the veteran journalist , Pelosi told King that she doesn ’ t think Joe Biden should participate in presidential debates with Trump—the first of which is set to take place this Tuesday with Chris @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just think that the president has no fidelity to fact or truth , ” said Pelosi , pointing to Trump ’ s recent and troubling equivocation regarding a peaceful transfer of power after the election .
“ He and his henchmen—with their comments—are a danger to our democracy.
” For some reason , King then felt it necessary to frame Pelosi ’ s use of the word ‘ henchmen ’ ( pretty accurate , in my opinion ) as somehow equivalent to the very real ransacking of the country ’ s democracy that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrying out .
“ Your language , to some , is just as egregious as what they ’ re saying , ” King argued : “ I ’ m speaking truth—our constitution is at the mercy of people who have no allegiance to the constitution of the United States , ” answered Pelosi .
“ They have repeatedly demonstrated that.
” While I might not agree fully with Pelosi ’ s grandstanding about minutiae like whether presidential candidates should debate their positions for the benefit of potential voters , it seems a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very real threat posed by Trump and his cronies to fair elections in 2020 .
At this point , it is imperative that everyone speak plainly about the path to authoritarian governance that the Republican party is clearly intent on setting us all on , with a mad man at the helm .
Trump has refused to say he will peacefully concede the election if he loses .
The President and his cronies have spent most of the year signaling their intentions to question the validity of any mail-in ballots which aren ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has suggested over and over again that he ’ s interested in being president for anything from four to twelve more years .
Despite King ’ s assertion to Pelosi that “ Republicans are coming out and saying they ’ re will be a transition to power , ” GOP Senators are now planning to confirm a conservative justice to the Supreme Court less than 50 days out from the election , despite previously coming out and saying that election year nominations are unacceptable when put forward by a Democrat president .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other thuggery carried out by Trump and his party this year—like deploying state police and federal officers to brutally quell citizen protests , or passing laws in the South that turn protesting an unjust government into a felony crime punishable by the loss of voting rights .
It ’ s time all of us , especially those with platforms to inform the American public , start speaking urgently and honestly to the danger of what Republicans are doing , period .
The future of the country depends on it .

Gayle King interviewed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for CBS’s This Morning on Friday, just a day before Trump announced his nominee for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recently vacated seat on the Supreme Court with the full confidence that he would be supported by Republicans—though Ginsburg hasn’t even been laid to rest yet.
In response to a question from the veteran journalist, Pelosi told King that she doesn’t think Joe Biden should participate in presidential debates with Trump—the first of which is set to take place this Tuesday with Chris Wallace of Fox News.
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“I just think that the president has no fidelity to fact or truth,” said Pelosi, pointing to Trump’s recent and troubling equivocation regarding a peaceful transfer of power after the election. “He and his henchmen—with their comments—are a danger to our democracy.”
For some reason, King then felt it necessary to frame Pelosi’s use of the word ‘henchmen’ (pretty accurate, in my opinion) as somehow equivalent to the very real ransacking of the country’s democracy that Trump and his Republican co-conspirators are brazenly carrying out.
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“Your language, to some, is just as egregious as what they’re saying,” King argued:
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“I’m speaking truth—our constitution is at the mercy of people who have no allegiance to the constitution of the United States,” answered Pelosi. “They have repeatedly demonstrated that.”
While I might not agree fully with Pelosi’s grandstanding about minutiae like whether presidential candidates should debate their positions for the benefit of potential voters, it seems a little more egregious for King to understate the very real threat posed by Trump and his cronies to fair elections in 2020.
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At this point, it is imperative that everyone speak plainly about the path to authoritarian governance that the Republican party is clearly intent on setting us all on, with a mad man at the helm.
Let’s recap:
Trump has refused to say he will peacefully concede the election if he loses.
The President and his cronies have spent most of the year signaling their intentions to question the validity of any mail-in ballots which aren’t a vote for him.
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Trump has suggested over and over again that he’s interested in being president for anything from four to twelve more years.
Despite King’s assertion to Pelosi that “Republicans are coming out and saying they’re will be a transition to power,” GOP Senators are now planning to confirm a conservative justice to the Supreme Court less than 50 days out from the election, despite previously coming out and saying that election year nominations are unacceptable when put forward by a Democrat president.
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And this doesn’t even capture all the other thuggery carried out by Trump and his party this year—like deploying state police and federal officers to brutally quell citizen protests, or passing laws in the South that turn protesting an unjust government into a felony crime punishable by the loss of voting rights.
It’s time all of us, especially those with platforms to inform the American public, start speaking urgently and honestly to the danger of what Republicans are doing, period.
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The future of the country depends on it.