theroot--2020-05-13--NFL Star Malcolm Jenkins Calls on Department of Justice To Investigate Ahmaud Arbery Death

Last week , a graphic video was released detailing the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery .
Outrage erupted at the fact that over two months had passed since the incident and Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael , the men charged with his murder had not been arrested ( both men are currently in custody ) .
Now , a group of current and former NFL stars have requested the Department of Justice step in and ensure justice is served .
NBC News reports that Malcolm Jenkins , safety for the New Orleans Saints , and 60 other current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open letter requesting Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice investigate the death of Arbery as a hate crime .
The letter was sent by the Players Coalition , a social justice initiative formed in 2017 by Jenkins and former wide receiver Anquan Boldin .
The letter states that federal intervention is needed to ensure the case isn ’ t mishandled by Georgia prosecutors .
“ The sad truth is that Ahmaud ’ s case isn ’ t unique at all , ” Jenkins said .
“ He is a representation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large part of our communities have in law enforcement and elected officials and the importance of placing reform like-minded people in office who will uphold the highest standards of the law for everyone , regardless of color.
” “ It also reinforces that we need hate crime laws in Georgia as well as Arkansas , South Carolina and Wyoming , ” Jenkins said of the four states without such legislation .
“ These ‘ loopholes ’ to justify these kinds of acts will continue to hold us back from justice for everyone.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coalition ’ s letter are former player Troy Vincent , the NFL ’ s executive vice president , Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy , New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady , now of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
The case has been under increased scrutiny due to the amount of time that passed between the murder and the arrest of those allegedly responsible .
Arbery ’ s case has gone through four different prosecutors , with the first two recusing themselves due to a professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigator for the Brunswick district attorney ’ s office .
The DOJ has already insinuated that they may potentially pursue federal hate crime charges on the case .
“ The FBI and DOJ have an army of resources , and their goal never changes : to protect the vulnerable and intervene where powerful people have caused grave harm .
They obtained a guilty verdict in the Rodney King case .
They held the perpetrators of the Danziger Bridge shootings accountable .
They have prosecuted guards at Parchman prisons .
And they have led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proved critical in restoring trust between law enforcement and people of color.
” Jenkins told NBC News .
Jenkins was among the many who ran 2.23 miles last Friday in honor of what would ’ ve been Arbery ’ s 26th birthday .
Arbery was out for a jog in a neighborhood outside Brunswick , Ga on February 23 when Travis and Gregory McMichael confronted and fatally shot him .
They believed him to be responsible for a robbery in the Santilla Shores neighborhood .
Video released this week showed that Arbery simply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nor damaged any property .
Both men were arrested last week shortly after the release of the video .

Last week, a graphic video was released detailing the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Outrage erupted at the fact that over two months had passed since the incident and Gregory McMichael and his son Travis McMichael, the men charged with his murder had not been arrested (both men are currently in custody). Now, a group of current and former NFL stars have requested the Department of Justice step in and ensure justice is served.
NBC News reports that Malcolm Jenkins, safety for the New Orleans Saints, and 60 other current and former NFL players have written an open letter requesting Attorney General William Barr and the Department of Justice investigate the death of Arbery as a hate crime. The letter was sent by the Players Coalition, a social justice initiative formed in 2017 by Jenkins and former wide receiver Anquan Boldin. The letter states that federal intervention is needed to ensure the case isn’t mishandled by Georgia prosecutors.
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From NBC News:
“The sad truth is that Ahmaud’s case isn’t unique at all,” Jenkins said. “He is a representation of the ongoing level of distrust that a large part of our communities have in law enforcement and elected officials and the importance of placing reform like-minded people in office who will uphold the highest standards of the law for everyone, regardless of color.” “It also reinforces that we need hate crime laws in Georgia as well as Arkansas, South Carolina and Wyoming,” Jenkins said of the four states without such legislation. “These ‘loopholes’ to justify these kinds of acts will continue to hold us back from justice for everyone.” Among those who support the Players Coalition’s letter are former player Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president, Miami Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman and former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, now of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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The case has been under increased scrutiny due to the amount of time that passed between the murder and the arrest of those allegedly responsible. Arbery’s case has gone through four different prosecutors, with the first two recusing themselves due to a professional relationship with Gregory McMichael, a former investigator for the Brunswick district attorney’s office. The DOJ has already insinuated that they may potentially pursue federal hate crime charges on the case.
“The FBI and DOJ have an army of resources, and their goal never changes: to protect the vulnerable and intervene where powerful people have caused grave harm. They obtained a guilty verdict in the Rodney King case. They held the perpetrators of the Danziger Bridge shootings accountable. They have prosecuted guards at Parchman prisons. And they have led investigations all over the country that have proved critical in restoring trust between law enforcement and people of color.” Jenkins told NBC News.
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Jenkins was among the many who ran 2.23 miles last Friday in honor of what would’ve been Arbery’s 26th birthday. Arbery was out for a jog in a neighborhood outside Brunswick, Ga on February 23 when Travis and Gregory McMichael confronted and fatally shot him. They believed him to be responsible for a robbery in the Santilla Shores neighborhood. Video released this week showed that Arbery simply observed a construction site and neither stole nor damaged any property. Both men were arrested last week shortly after the release of the video.


theroot--2020-05-13--If Snoop Dogg Gets His Way, the Next Verzuz Battle We'll See Will Involve Him vs. Jay-Z

With all of us trapped in the house , Swizz Beatz and Timbaland ’ s Instagram series , Verzuz , has become a full-fledged , whole-ass pop culture phenomenon with millions of viewers and billions of impressions to its credit .
Yet for all of the love that it ’ s rained down on some of our favorite hip-hop and R & B artists , it has yet to show any to the West Coast .
Looking to step up to the plate to resolve that matter is the D-O Double-G himself , Snoop Dogg , who wants all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind .
During an Instagram interview with Fat Joe , the 48-year-old Long Beach legend explained why Jay-Z—yes , that Jay-Z—would be the perfect challenger for an upcoming Verzuz battle .
“ Nas was on the rise with [ Jay ] , so it was never like who is the one-one , ” he began .
“ Then Biggie passed away and then Nas had it for a minute .
And then Jay-Z took it and ran with it for a numerous amount of years .
And then 50 Cent came and ran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years .
This is me looking in from the outside , looking at New York rap.
” He continued , “ So to me , it would be either Snoop versus Jay-Z because he has been the King of New York around the time I was the King of the West.
” Like plenty of other people , I ’ ve put together hypothetical battles in my mind : Kanye vs. Pharrell , DJ Quik vs. Daz Dillinger—I ’ m willing this one into fruition—but Snoop vs. Jay-Z makes so much sense that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t think of that shit too .
“ That sounds like the ultimate battle : Snoop Dogg against Jay-Z , ” Fat Joe replied .
“ Now , I don ’ t know if JAY-Z will do it because he ’ s kinda like Dr. Dre .
Jay-Z , we love him , but Jay-Z [ is an ] introvert , quiet .
But Snoop Dogg [ versus ] Jay-Z… I ’ m not taking nothing away 50 , but I just know that when your boat down and you got ta swim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swim .
Snoop Dogg [ has ] been doing this [ for ] 25 years.
” Swizz and Timbaland , the ball ’ s in your court .
Give the people—and Snoop—what we want .

Jay Connor on The Grapevine, shared by Jay Connor to The Root

With all of us trapped in the house, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Instagram series, Verzuz, has become a full-fledged, whole-ass pop culture phenomenon with millions of viewers and billions of impressions to its credit. Yet for all of the love that it’s rained down on some of our favorite hip-hop and R&B artists, it has yet to show any to the West Coast. Looking to step up to the plate to resolve that matter is the D-O Double-G himself, Snoop Dogg, who wants all the smoke and has the perfect opponent in mind.
During an Instagram interview with Fat Joe, the 48-year-old Long Beach legend explained why Jay-Z—yes, that Jay-Z—would be the perfect challenger for an upcoming Verzuz battle.
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“Nas was on the rise with [Jay], so it was never like who is the one-one,” he began. “Then Biggie passed away and then Nas had it for a minute. And then Jay-Z took it and ran with it for a numerous amount of years. And then 50 Cent came and ran with it for a numerous amount of years. This is me looking in from the outside, looking at New York rap.”
He continued, “So to me, it would be either Snoop versus Jay-Z because he has been the King of New York around the time I was the King of the West.”
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Like plenty of other people, I’ve put together hypothetical battles in my mind: Kanye vs. Pharrell, DJ Quik vs. Daz Dillinger—I’m willing this one into fruition—but Snoop vs. Jay-Z makes so much sense that I’m surprised I didn’t think of that shit too.
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“That sounds like the ultimate battle: Snoop Dogg against Jay-Z,” Fat Joe replied. “Now, I don’t know if JAY-Z will do it because he’s kinda like Dr. Dre. Jay-Z, we love him, but Jay-Z [is an] introvert, quiet. But Snoop Dogg [versus] Jay-Z… I’m not taking nothing away 50, but I just know that when your boat down and you gotta swim ashore, it’s a long swim. Snoop Dogg [has] been doing this [for] 25 years.”
“Been swimming since ’92!” Snoop said.
Swizz and Timbaland, the ball’s in your court. Give the people—and Snoop—what we want.


theroot--2020-05-13--Wednesday's Best Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Eufy P1 Smart Scale, Everlane Overstock Sale, Cuisinar

Wednesday's Best Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Eufy P1 Smart Scale, Everlane Overstock Sale, Cuisinart Dutch Ovens and Fryers, and More

A Nintendo Switch Lite restocking , a Eufy P1 smart scale , and an Everlane overstock sale , and a Cuisinart dutch oven and fryer Gold Box round out Wednesday ’ s best deals .
Bookmark Kinja Deals and follow us on Twitter to never miss a deal !
A few weeks ago , our new Associate Editor at The Inventory , Quentyn Kennemer , a self-proclaimed “ refurbaphobia , ” was turned onto Back Market after reviewing a mint condition iPhone 8 that changed his perspective on refurbished devices forever .
Now that same website is selling a refurbed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition for $ 600 as part of their iPhone 11 flash sale using the promo code FLASH .
Save money while keeping the landfills free of e-waste .
As we all know , our planet is in no shape to handle 1-2 million years of decomposing iPhones .
While planned obsolescence is a factor to consider when buying refurbed , you don ’ t have to worry about not getting the latest iOS updates when you ’ re you snapping up the LATEST iPhone for $ 100 less .
If your kid needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Dell ’ s Chromebook 3100 Education is a good , affordable option .
It ’ s a low-end laptop with an 11.6in screen and modest specs , but cloud-based Chromebooks don ’ t need a whole lot of power to get the job done .
Right now , they start at $ 249—a $ 100 savings from the regular price—although you might want to pay a smidge more to increase the storage or add touchscreen capabilities .
Without taking the proper precautions , your privacy might not be totally secure while you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public connection .
That ’ s where a good VPN comes in : it ’ ll help keep your browsing anonymous , and mask your IP address from prying eyes .
There are plenty of options to choose from , ranging from free to high-premium services .
CyberGhost VPN is offering its service for just $ 100 , exclusively to Kinja readers , when you sign up for three years of the service .
It ’ s a good deal worth considering , but CyberGhost VPN has been noted for not having any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concerns about its use of trackers .
If that concerns you , there are plenty of other great options out there , like TunnelBear .
I love my noise reducing earbuds and often fall asleep with them because they are so comfy .
These wireless Bluetooth ones from Bluestone are currently $ 29 .
That ’ s a savings of 76 % , a crazy deal .
If you need an extra pair I highly recommend jumping on this sale .
These noise isolating earbuds come with their own charging case and pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get up to around three hours of listening pleasure between charges .
They have a range of 60 feet and are also waterproof so literally no sweat taking these out on the trail or to the gym .
This deal will run until it sells out , which is highly likely .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 4.99 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flat rate of $ 7.99 .
Check our page at SideDeal all week for exclusive offerings .
It may not be able to suck in viral pathogens , but an air purifier will at least ensure your air is a little more enjoyable to breathe .
Oreck ’ s highly-rated ProShield Plus purifier with its Truman Cell filtration system is up for a massive steal at SideDeal right now : It ’ s just $ 179 to own one , a 55 % discount from MSRP .
It ’ s fit for rooms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three speed settings , and includes remote control .
And if you ’ re wondering why it ’ s worth paying more for something like this over standard purifiers : That means it ’ ll eventually pay itself off .
In our latest co-op , I asked you guys to nominate the best active noise-canceling headphones under $ 300 .
I was going to wait for the results to begin testing some options , but with this deal on TaoTronics ’ Hybrid ANC headphones , I ’ m pretty sure this is where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 10 coupon on Amazon ’ s site isn ’ t enough , you can take an additional $ 20 off with coupon code IAE8UP8O for a final total of $ 50 .
TaoTronics makes lofty claims on its “ hybrid ” ANC , suggesting it can block out 96 % of ambient noise , and if the reviews are anything to go by , it ’ s as effective as advertised .
It features dual 40mm drivers , and TaoTronics is advertising 30-hour battery life , though this may be with ANC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or wait for my eventual review .
B & H Photo is running an insane deal on an LG Ultrawide 34 '' 1440p monitor , complete with HDR10 for a color gamut capable of billions of colors , thanks mostly in its nano IPS technology .
Unfortunately , this kind of kit doesn ’ t come cheap .
You ’ re going to want to sit down for this one : It ’ s normally $ 1,000 , but clip the coupon and you ’ ll save $ 250 .
That ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortgage , but hey , at least you ’ ll have achieved full immersion in your games , which should take your mind off the fact that you ’ re eating ramen for the foreseeable future .
Are you in need of a personal TV or were you already in the market for one after this pandemic started ?
Well , you ’ re in luck because for a cheap $ 150 , you can get your hands ( and eyes ) on the Vizio 32 '' LED TV .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s original list price , and it ’ s completely smart !
It has voice control , added apps , and screen-mirroring technology to make your TV time off the wall !
Grab this before it ’ s gone !
We ’ ve all lost a few files to the void over the years , like a project you didn ’ t save before Windows installed an update , or a faulty drive that took all your family photos down with it .
It doesn ’ t have to be that way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drive , you can ensure that even if something does happen to your computer , like it getting stolen or maybe an unfortunate spill , there ’ s another copy of all your important files somewhere safe .
Seagate ’ s 4TB external hard drive is a great option for people with lots of data , so even large movie libraries or photo archives can fit , and it ’ s down to $ 100 at B & H Photo .
If you still haven ’ t secured yourself a battery bank , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-port model , now down to $ 30 when you clip the coupon at Amazon and use exclusive promo code KINJA412 .
This one has three USB-A ports , all of which are capable of 2.4A charging .
It won ’ t offer the fastest charging speeds for your smartphones and tablets ( there ’ s no Qualcomm Quick Charge ) , but it ’ s better than having an $ 800 paperweight when you can ’ t find an outlet .
You know , despite writing for Kinja Deals , and despite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals , I haven ’ t picked up any wireless headsets .
Well , maybe this deal will convince me , as grabbing these Anker wireless earbuds for $ 79 is quite the deal .
These noise reducing earbuds will help you focus on your work without being so big and bulky , and these will stay charged for the duration of the work day .
Just use code AKSC3910 at checkout to bring it down to $ 79—at the moment that ’ s only a whopping one dollar off , but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right ?
With things as they are right now , hopefully you ’ re able to stay safe at home until this blows over .
With that , though , you might be missing things like that sweet , free office printer paper .
This won ’ t solve that , but if you ’ ve needed to whip up some docs or just get some shipping labels out the door , having a printer at home can help .
Right now , Canon ’ s Pixma TS8220 Wireless Inkjet is down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo , a savings of $ 80 .
Spend enough time with a laptop and eventually you ’ ll likely find yourself frustrated with its lack of ports .
This is especially true as laptops are transitioning to USB-C , while all your old devices are still on USB-A .
You can fix this with a good USB-C hub , which will give you back the ports you ’ re missing , plus maybe a few extras .
Anker ’ s 5-in-1 USB-C hub offers two USB 3.0 ports , one HDMI port @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cards , and it ’ s available right now for $ 18 on Amazon using the promo code ANKERHUB34 as well as an on-page coupon .
Whether it ’ s in the middle of a photoshoot , right before you take off for a long flight , or as you ’ re doing a routine backup , running out of storage space is a real bummer .
There are lots of ways to remedy this , but having an external drive with plenty of space can give you some peace of mind , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with you everywhere without weighing down your bag .
SanDisk ’ s 2TBPortable USB-C drive is pricey , typically costing about $ 550 , but it ’ s down to $ 300 today at B & H Photo .
It ’ s not cheap , but the discount makes it a nice way to make sure you don ’ t have to stock up on storage again anytime soon .
Times are tough right now , and that means that buying a new computer might be difficult , even if you really need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pretty great computer without spending an obnoxious amount of money .
Apple ’ s Mac Mini , which packs a lot of power into a small , more affordable package , is down to $ 690 today at B & H Photo .
For your money , you ’ ll get a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor , 8 GB of RAM , and a 128 GB SSD .
That isn ’ t much storage , but you can always add a portable SSD later for some more storage .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ casual tasks , so you can get work done without too much stress , and it ’ ll look great sitting on your desk .
While they ’ re great for doing sketches on a computer , tablets have some other nifty features that many might find useful .
For example , those with RSI issues might find that using a tablet in place of a mouse , while tricky at first , can relieve some hand cramping and make things a bit more manageable .
In either case , Wacom ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can get , and right now B & H Photo is selling the Intuos Pro Tablet for $ 130 off , bringing it down to just $ 140 .
For anyone looking to up their digital art game , or just bring their hands some relief in their new home office , this is a great tablet to get started .
By now , you ’ re probably familiar with the silhouette of your coworkers who haven ’ t quite figured out their work-from-home lighting yet .
If you ’ re among them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You can grab Ledgo ’ s LED ring light for $ 160 today on B & H Photo , saving you $ 90 .
It ’ ll light up your face so that even in the darkest room , your colleagues will be able to see you while you have your weekly check-in .
If you ’ re tired of having to order new SD cards to fit all your Switch games , or maybe just need a backup for all the pictures you ’ ve been taken , you might want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Right now , you can get SanDisk ’ s 512 GB microSD card for just $ 110 at B & H Photo .
The card typically sells for $ 230 , so grab it while you can .
If you ’ re anything like me , and I hope you ’ re not , you lose your keys more often than you would like .
With Tile , you place the actual tile on whatever device you would prefer not to lose .
When it inevitably gets misplaced , you just log @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll show you the location in real time .
It ’ s like Find My iPhone , except with any and everything .
And since you can buy four for $ 39 at SideDeal—just one of these is normally $ 20—it ’ s worth a try .
Buy one before it ’ s gone !
This article was original posted by Ignacia Fulcher on 3/09/2020 and updated with new information by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/13/2020 .
Well , this is stunning .
This beautiful hand-carved piece is ideal for an entryway or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside , plus a cord escape in case you ’ re putting electronics within .
It ’ s marked down from the $ 1,698 list price during this sale .
If you ’ re looking for something to help with all the allergens in the air , look no further than the Winix air purifier .
At $ 179 , it ’ s 40 % off the list price and is formulated with collection disks to capture pollen and dust and whatever else that can irritate you or whoever else is in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that can filer about three gallons of water a day .
I ’ d grab before it ’ s gone .
Just because you ’ re not at work doesn ’ t mean your “ colleagues ” —A.K.A , your family—won ’ t eat that leftover meatloaf you were saving for lunch .
In fact , a study that was completely made up on the spot by yours truly , but backed up by years of personal experience , suggests family is ten times more likely to fridge-swipe than a stranger .
Keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all your edible valuables where only you can reach them .
Daewoo is letting you do it with this Retro Red 4.4 cubic feet mini fridge , which is $ 301 following a 25 % discount .
Daewoo has other colors of this roomy unit on sale for a slightly-less-exciting $ 315 , including White , City Blue , and Cream Beige .
There ’ s also Mint for $ 340 , 15 % off .
Try saying that headline three times fast .
Now that you ’ ve failed , don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 7qt dutch ovens and 12 '' chicken fryers are delightfully colorful , and also incredibly cheap in Amazon ’ s one-day Gold Box sale .
Usually $ 90 to $ 130 , all of them are just $ 70 today .
Find your color and grab one before they ’ re gone .
At Amazon , you can find a couple of Cuisinart saucepans for very reasonable amounts of dough .
This 5.5qt saute pan is plenty deep and wide enough to create the sauces of your dreams , and maybe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s only $ 49 to own one .
You also have a 2qt sauce pan down to $ 30 .
Get started with smart lighting with this handy kit , which contains the Philips Hue hub and three of the A19 smart bulbs that can be tuned to any color you please .
Hue ’ s colorful bulbs are pricey ; anything cheaper is typically one of the white bulbs instead .
This starter set is $ 11 off the list price right now , making it easy for you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even control them with Amazon ’ s Alexa , Apple ’ s HomeKit , and the Google Assistant .
People love succulents because they are low maintenance , hard to kill , and pretty to look at .
They are the dream plant for forgetful people .
Succulents were kind of gateway plants with my friends who are now crazy flower mommas and plant daddies .
Leaf and Clay want to help get you into greenery guardianship with a subscription of three plants delivered to your home each month .
When you become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Clay they pick three distinctly different succulents each moth .
They stand by each of them being lively and vibrant .
For the month of May , they are offering an Anacampseros rufescens , Crassula ‘ Money Tree ’ , and Kalanchoe ‘ Chocolate Soldier ’ .
What weird fun names .
They ship on the seventh of every month unless you start your subscription after , then it ’ s within three days of purchase .
You can cancel anytime .
And there ’ s fee shipping for all subscriptions .
Who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ colorful knives for your kitchen ?
If your current knife set is dull and uninspiring , I would grab this $ 19 Cuisinart 6-piece knife set that is 62 % off .
It includes a chef knife , slicing knife , serrated bread knife , santoku knife , utility knife , and a pairing knife .
It also includes six knife covers and comes with a lifetime warranty through Cuisinart .
You ’ ll never be confused about which knife is which again since they ’ re basically color-coded .
Grab this deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ ve been having trouble sleeping during these trying times you ’ re not alone but Magicteam might be able to help .
Today their sleep sound machine is on sale for $ 21.24 .
This noise machine has 4o non-looping sounds like rain , bird , waves , bonfire , crickets , and more.I ’ m a thunderstorm girl myself .
It has 32 levels for volume which you may need to play with depending on sound choice and preference .
There is an easy to set timer or you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is perfect for any fussy sleeper be it you , a significant other or even a baby .
This deal runs for only a few hours today or until they are sold out .
It also comes with an 18-month warranty from the date of purchase .
And Prime members get free shipping .
It ’ s time to update Fido or Kitty ’ s lounging space while quarantine redecorating .
Why ?
Because we owe them for being so cool to us over these past few weeks .
( We know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently has over 2,500 pieces of pet furniture on sale with discounts as much as 80 % off .
Mats , cat trees , pens , stairs , and gates are all included in this sale .
I ’ ve got an old pupper so I know the time is coming to get him a set of stairs to get in and out of bed more easily .
Whatever you choose we know your pets will love it for a few days before they ultimately return to whatever disregarded box is in your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your room .
Free two-day shipping on all orders over $ 35 .
I know I ’ m not the only one who has spent a great deal in and on my bed over these last few weeks .
Looking at the same bedding and bathroom decor gives me that me Marie Kando feel of these do not spark joy .
Wayfair ’ s semi-annual sale has started and just in time .
Get up to 70 % off anything in their bed and bath sale .
This includes everything you can think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nightstands or dresses , area rugs , and even headboards .
If you ’ ve been indulging in a little retail therapy you might want to check out the cute and stylish options to store new wares not yet ready to be used .
And of course , there are sheets and comforters galore , over 250 pieces to spruce your space .
This ultra soft comforter is over 50 % off and these checkered sheets are discounted by almost 80 % .
Free shipping on orders over $ 35 .
This sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bold look with the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlight Palette , which has seven metallic shades including Subzero , Heart Burn , and Scandal ’ ice .
This fire-and-ice themed set is marked down significantly from its usual $ 54 price point , so go wild .
Is this genius or madness ?
Today only Everlane is give you the opportunity to choose what you can pay .
Actually this is genius .
Your savings will be anywhere from 20 % - 50 % off .
The sale will continue until product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whichever comes first .
What is actually going on at Everlane is this , periodically they pick from a limited selection of overstock and let you dictate the price .
It ’ s not any amount though , it ’ s tiered in three choices and you just pick the one you want .
The most coveted items in this event are the trainers , the boss bag , and the denim jacket .
There are about 150 items in each section for men and women .
They are also donating all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Human line to Feeding America , so if you can a tee or a tank and help too .
As we send 2020 's graduating class of high school and college students into an uncertain future they might as well have comfy footwear .
All jokes aside it ’ s going to be rough out there and a buy one get one free deal on a slick pair of kicks might just make your recent grad ’ s day .
Sneakers , tees , leggings , and hoodies are all included in this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick from .
If you are grabbing two things with different values the lowest priced one will be deducted at checkout .
Look we won ’ t tell anyone if you use this code and you aren ’ t a grad , it ’ s still a great deal to grab a new pair of sneakers for you and a friend .
Free shipping on orders over $ 25 and sale runs all day .
If you have combination skin ( and most of us do ) it ’ s often tough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chin from getting dry .
This means multiple items are needed to balance your skin out .
SkinCareRX knows the struggle is real and is running a sale on these items .
With code COMBO get 27 % off at checkout .
I ’ ve said it many times I stand by anything from La Roche-Posay and this cleanser will get all that dirt out of your pores .
Grab this misting toner from Peter Thomas Roth to shrink those pores now that you ’ ve got them clean .
And if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cream from Jurlique is a great pick .
This sale runs until May 19 and free shipping on orders over $ 49 .
It ’ s high time to begin making additions to your summer wardrobe , and here ’ s one appealing option .
This twin-pocketed poplin short sleeve shirt has charming little flamingos all around it , and it ’ s half-off the $ 80 list price when you use the Kinja-exclusive promo code above .
Even though we ’ re socially distanced , if you ’ re able , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with your fitness goals .
For $ 150 , you can do just that !
The new edition of the Fitbit allows you to set up to 20 workouts based on your personal fitness goals .
You can obviously view your progress on the screen , and if you keep the Fitbit on all day , it ’ ll track your sleeping habits to get an overall picture of what ’ s going on with you .
The Fitbit also acts like a smartwatch—allowing you to stream music from Spotify , delivers alerts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time .
Grab this before it ’ s gone .
We could all use a little T.L.C .
right now and if you can save some money while doing so all the better .
This wireless percussion massager is currently on sale for $ 59 .
That ’ s over half off its original price so know additional headaches about the price .
This massager has over twenty different speeds and can take it all the way up to what will feel like a professional spa appointment .
There are five interchangeable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fork , air cushion , flat , and bullet each have specific targets .
The bullet sounds divine as it helps break up tension or knots and I know some backs that could surely use that .
You get about two hours of relaxation between charges .
If you ’ ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you ’ ve seen they offer a $ 4.99 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many .
Otherwise , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 7.99 .
As the summer months fast approach , it ’ s time to assess your cabinets for sunscreen .
I always try to check because I usually have expired SPF and I ’ m half Irish so needing a good one is crucial .
The SkinStore wants you ready for fun in the sun and is offering 28 % off sunscreen and SPF infused products with code SPF28 starting today .
Even if you are just going on a brief walk outside it ’ s important to shield your skin , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ll be glowing forever if you protect your pores now .
Even a good moisturizer with high SPF is smart to integrate into your beauty routine .
There ’ s lots of La Roche Posay in this sale and they ’ re universally known for some of the best skincare products , anything from them is golden .
Free shipping on orders over $ 49 and this deal runs until May 19 .
This bright and colorful short trench jacket is perfect for spring .
Made from stretch cotton twill , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an eye-catching color palette , and this Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific new arrival is currently 30 % off the list price .
It ’ s Monday the best day of the week .
Ok , it ’ s probably one of the worst but on this Monday your pals at Ella Paradis want to brighten it with a contest .
In celebration of Masturbation May , they will be awarding 25 special readers with the Rabbit Lily .
This is one of their top products and retails for $ 79 .
Ella Paradis is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheeky sale at the moment .
Enter code WOW at check out and get up to 50 % off , although most discounts will be around 20 % .
But you never know !
Free shipping on all products is still available .
You can enter until May 24 , you must live in the U.S. and be over the age of 18 .
The winners will be announced on May 25 , to coincide with International Masturbation Day .
The fact that Too Faced has their mascara , primer , and dream @ @ @ @ @ @ @ almost too good to pass up .
Until May 12 grab four deluxe minis with any purchase over $ 45 .
You can also take advantage of another sale to get to that magic amount .
Mix and match either three Rich & Dazzling Lip Glosses or three Juicy Fruits Lip Glosses for $ 30 .
This is essentially a half off deal for one of Too Faced ’ s best products .
Free shipping on all orders .
No code needed for any of these , the cart will prompt you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fully checkout .
Have you watched the John Wick trilogy this month ?
No ?
Then what are you doing with yourself ?
If you want to enjoy the adventures of the world ’ s most intense animal lover , you can buy all three movies for cheap—under $ 10 a piece on Amazon Video .
John Wick and John Wick : Chapter 2 are $ 7 a piece , while the newest movie , John Wick : Chapter 3 - Parabellum , is $ 8 .
Altogether , that ’ s only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movie is available on HBO if you have that subscription , but HBO is lacking the first two movies for whatever reason .
Additionally , while the first John Wick goes on sale fairly often , the second chapter does not .
Why not save the headache of trying to find the right subscriptions and deals and just grab them all on Amazon now ?
The Nintendo Switch quarantine hunt continues .
Anyone who ’ s tried to buy a Nintendo Switch Lite , for themselves or their loved ones , lately knows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Either you find one and it sells out , the prices have spiked to unreasonable levels , or you can ’ t find one at all .
For now , you can snap one up at GameStop in Gray , Yellow , or Turquoise at its $ 200 MSRP .
The Yellow model is out-of-stock online , but in-store stock is plentiful here in Dallas .
You ’ ll be able to get the other two colors shipped if heading out isn ’ t an option .
You can even buy the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we suggest looking into Animal Crossing : New Horizons ?
Get it before someone else secures the last one for themselves .
And once you ’ ve put in the hours , chime into our Animal Crossing : New Horizons discussion from last week with your own take on the game .
Is it really fun to play or a glorified chore simulator ?
Let us know AFTER reading our post .
If you ’ re the biggest Shonen Jump fan you know , you need this Jump Force Collector ’ s Edition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off at Amazon .
Here ’ s what you ’ ll get in the now- $ 81 package : Jump Force is an epic cross-over fighting game featuring series favorites from Shonen Jump ’ s top anime and manga , including Naruto , Dragon Ball , One Piece , Hunter x Hunter , and more .
Have you seen The Witcher on Netflix ?
Now you can experience that fantasy world on Switch with The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt .
Recently ported to Switch with all of the bonus content bundled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most critically-acclaimed role-playing adventures of all time .
It ’ s an enormous , open-world epic that you can surely sink months into , if you please .
It ’ s $ 10 off right now .
It ’ s back !
You can once again get an extra three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when you buy three months , this time at Best Buy .
You can opt for either physical or digital delivery of your expanded pool of time on a subscription that grants you free and discounted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Game Pass games , online play , and more .
Both are $ 45 , so figure out your delivery preference and go for it .
• None Up to 30 % Off at Adidas.com | Adidas | Use code SAVENOW DEALS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED I know DOOM is all about tearing some demons limb from limb , but books are delicate things !
If you want to enjoy The Art of DOOM : Eternal , which is 20 % off on Amazon , you ’ ll need to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see some cool concept art for the characters of Bethesda ’ s latest .
Use a bookmark to keep track of your favorite pages .
You know , gently .
Who knows how long this sale will last , so if you ’ re a DOOM fan , make sure to grab a copy before someone inexplicably rips them all apart .
That $ 10 box of kitchen knives you picked up from Walmart work well for most things , but if you ’ re looking for consistent cuts—and , somehow , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bit more serious .
Take a look at KYOKU ’ s 8 '' Daimyo chef knife , which uses an 8- to 12-degree edge .
You know how a hot knife glides so effortlessly through butter ?
Well , that ’ s how this cuts , but for EEEEEVERYTHING .
Get one for $ 77 with promo code KYOKU2QL .
By the way , the knife is gorgeous , as opined by Shep McAllister in his review : Most of us might be under Stay At Home orders , but for many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nice hike or bit of camping .
Even if you don ’ t want to go out now , once everything ’ s over you ’ ll want to be prepared !
Either way , Chrome Industries has some awesome gear on clearance , and if you like the Great Outdoors at all , you ’ ll want to give this sale a look .
This sale includes things like this easy to pack windbreaker ( just $ 51 ) , and the heavy-duty Vigil Backpack , which is on its final sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particular are great for all sorts of purposes—they have special pocket fro laptops as well as hiking gear , so they ’ re perfect for the tech-savvy camper .
For some of these items , when they sell out , they ’ re gone , so grab what you want before it ’ s too late !
The lore of From Software ’ s games are supposed to be complex , in-depth , and a joy to uncover , Bloodborne included .
The problem is , THE GAMES ARE SO HARD .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ environmental story-telling if the Cleric Beast killed me AGAIN !
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How am I supposed to survive anything beyond the Cleric Beast if it took 55 tries to beat it !
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Thankfully there ’ s somewhat a solution to my conundrum ... the Bloodborne comics , and ComiXology currently has them on sale !
You can get the series ’ 12 issues for $ 1 a piece , making it a cool $ 12 for some fun and dark weekend reading .
The first two volumes are also on sale for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be $ 14 for an incomplete collection ( Volume 3 isn ’ t part of this sale ) , it ’ s better to buy the issues separately .
This deal lasts until the 26th , but make sure to grab these before you forget and get to reading !
Do you or someone you know need a new pair of kicks ?
Select Adidas shoes are currently only $ 30 , so there ’ s really no better time to stock up than now !
By using GRAND at checkout , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are part of the promotion , and that ’ s quite the steal .
Better yet , the Toddler ’ s and Kid ’ s shoes are only $ 20 !
Given that kids grow out of their shoes fast , it ’ s always good to save money on those .
What are some of the shoes that are a part of this sale ?
There are the classic Grand Court Shoes , or you can check out the Advantage Shoes instead .
There are a few different styles to look at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promotion page for everything available !
We were supposed to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 right around this time , but like the good studio it is , CD Projekt Red delayed the game until September 17 to polish up .
There are far too many games to play to still be upset about that , but if you ’ ve been jonesing for Cyberpunk 2077 , perhaps this pre-order deal will make you feel a bit better .
CDKeys is offloading PC pre-orders for $ 45 a pop , which is the lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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A Nintendo Switch Lite restocking, a Eufy P1 smart scale, and an Everlane overstock sale, and a Cuisinart dutch oven and fryer Gold Box round out Wednesday’s best deals.
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A few weeks ago, our new Associate Editor at The Inventory, Quentyn Kennemer, a self-proclaimed “refurbaphobia,” was turned onto Back Market after reviewing a mint condition iPhone 8 that changed his perspective on refurbished devices forever. Now that same website is selling a refurbed 64GB iPhone 11 in “good” condition for $600 as part of their iPhone 11 flash sale using the promo code FLASH.
Save money while keeping the landfills free of e-waste. As we all know, our planet is in no shape to handle 1-2 million years of decomposing iPhones. While planned obsolescence is a factor to consider when buying refurbed, you don’t have to worry about not getting the latest iOS updates when you’re you snapping up the LATEST iPhone for $100 less.
If your kid needs a more capable laptop for home learning, Dell’s Chromebook 3100 Education is a good, affordable option.
It’s a low-end laptop with an 11.6in screen and modest specs, but cloud-based Chromebooks don’t need a whole lot of power to get the job done. Right now, they start at $249—a $100 savings from the regular price—although you might want to pay a smidge more to increase the storage or add touchscreen capabilities.
Without taking the proper precautions, your privacy might not be totally secure while you’re browsing the web on a public connection. That’s where a good VPN comes in: it’ll help keep your browsing anonymous, and mask your IP address from prying eyes. There are plenty of options to choose from, ranging from free to high-premium services. CyberGhost VPN is offering its service for just $100, exclusively to Kinja readers, when you sign up for three years of the service.
It’s a good deal worth considering, but CyberGhost VPN has been noted for not having any public audits, and some have raised concerns about its use of trackers. If that concerns you, there are plenty of other great options out there, like TunnelBear.
I love my noise reducing earbuds and often fall asleep with them because they are so comfy. These wireless Bluetooth ones from Bluestone are currently $29. That’s a savings of 76%, a crazy deal. If you need an extra pair I highly recommend jumping on this sale.
These noise isolating earbuds come with their own charging case and pair with any device. You’ll get up to around three hours of listening pleasure between charges. They have a range of 60 feet and are also waterproof so literally no sweat taking these out on the trail or to the gym.
This deal will run until it sells out, which is highly likely.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $4.99 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $7.99.
Check our page at SideDeal all week for exclusive offerings.
Oreck ProShield Plus Air Purifier | $179 | SideDeal
It may not be able to suck in viral pathogens, but an air purifier will at least ensure your air is a little more enjoyable to breathe. Oreck’s highly-rated ProShield Plus purifier with its Truman Cell filtration system is up for a massive steal at SideDeal right now: It’s just $179 to own one, a 55% discount from MSRP. It’s fit for rooms up to 78 square feet, has three speed settings, and includes remote control.
And if you’re wondering why it’s worth paying more for something like this over standard purifiers:
Air Purifiers with Oreck’s patented Truman Cell filtration use EP (Electrostatic Precipitator) technology to attract particles to the filter, trapping in dust, allegens, pet dander and smoke. While the performance is similar to HEPA Media, Truman Cell filters are permanent, which means they never need to be replaced.
That means it’ll eventually pay itself off.
In our latest co-op, I asked you guys to nominate the best active noise-canceling headphones under $300. I was going to wait for the results to begin testing some options, but with this deal on TaoTronics’ Hybrid ANC headphones, I’m pretty sure this is where I’ll begin. If the $10 coupon on Amazon’s site isn’t enough, you can take an additional $20 off with coupon code IAE8UP8O for a final total of $50.
TaoTronics makes lofty claims on its “hybrid” ANC, suggesting it can block out 96% of ambient noise, and if the reviews are anything to go by, it’s as effective as advertised. It features dual 40mm drivers, and TaoTronics is advertising 30-hour battery life, though this may be with ANC disengaged. Buy one on impulse, or wait for my eventual review.
B&H Photo is running an insane deal on an LG Ultrawide 34" 1440p monitor, complete with HDR10 for a color gamut capable of billions of colors, thanks mostly in its nano IPS technology. Unfortunately, this kind of kit doesn’t come cheap. You’re going to want to sit down for this one: It’s normally $1,000, but clip the coupon and you’ll save $250.
That’s still damn near a month’s mortgage, but hey, at least you’ll have achieved full immersion in your games, which should take your mind off the fact that you’re eating ramen for the foreseeable future.
Are you in need of a personal TV or were you already in the market for one after this pandemic started? Well, you’re in luck because for a cheap $150, you can get your hands (and eyes) on the Vizio 32" LED TV. It’s $60 off B&H Photo’s original list price, and it’s completely smart! It has voice control, added apps, and screen-mirroring technology to make your TV time off the wall! Grab this before it’s gone!
We’ve all lost a few files to the void over the years, like a project you didn’t save before Windows installed an update, or a faulty drive that took all your family photos down with it. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. With a good backup drive, you can ensure that even if something does happen to your computer, like it getting stolen or maybe an unfortunate spill, there’s another copy of all your important files somewhere safe. Seagate’s 4TB external hard drive is a great option for people with lots of data, so even large movie libraries or photo archives can fit, and it’s down to $100 at B&H Photo.
If you still haven’t secured yourself a battery bank, consider snapping up RAVPower’s 26,800mAh three-port model, now down to $30 when you clip the coupon at Amazon and use exclusive promo code KINJA412. This one has three USB-A ports, all of which are capable of 2.4A charging. It won’t offer the fastest charging speeds for your smartphones and tablets (there’s no Qualcomm Quick Charge), but it’s better than having an $800 paperweight when you can’t find an outlet.
You know, despite writing for Kinja Deals, and despite our consistent posting of headphone and earbud deals, I haven’t picked up any wireless headsets. Well, maybe this deal will convince me, as grabbing these Anker wireless earbuds for $79 is quite the deal. These noise reducing earbuds will help you focus on your work without being so big and bulky, and these will stay charged for the duration of the work day.
Just use code AKSC3910 at checkout to bring it down to $79—at the moment that’s only a whopping one dollar off, but a dollar saved is a dollar earned, right?
With things as they are right now, hopefully you’re able to stay safe at home until this blows over. With that, though, you might be missing things like that sweet, free office printer paper. This won’t solve that, but if you’ve needed to whip up some docs or just get some shipping labels out the door, having a printer at home can help. Right now, Canon’s Pixma TS8220 Wireless Inkjet is down to just $120 at B&H Photo, a savings of $80.
Spend enough time with a laptop and eventually you’ll likely find yourself frustrated with its lack of ports. This is especially true as laptops are transitioning to USB-C, while all your old devices are still on USB-A. You can fix this with a good USB-C hub, which will give you back the ports you’re missing, plus maybe a few extras. Anker’s 5-in-1 USB-C hub offers two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI port, and slots for SD and microSD cards, and it’s available right now for $18 on Amazon using the promo code ANKERHUB34 as well as an on-page coupon.
Whether it’s in the middle of a photoshoot, right before you take off for a long flight, or as you’re doing a routine backup, running out of storage space is a real bummer. There are lots of ways to remedy this, but having an external drive with plenty of space can give you some peace of mind, and help you bring all your info with you everywhere without weighing down your bag. SanDisk’s 2TBPortable USB-C drive is pricey, typically costing about $550, but it’s down to $300 today at B&H Photo. It’s not cheap, but the discount makes it a nice way to make sure you don’t have to stock up on storage again anytime soon.
Times are tough right now, and that means that buying a new computer might be difficult, even if you really need one. Luckily, you can get a pretty great computer without spending an obnoxious amount of money. Apple’s Mac Mini, which packs a lot of power into a small, more affordable package, is down to $690 today at B&H Photo.
For your money, you’ll get a 3.6 GHz Intel Core i3 quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, and a 128 GB SSD. That isn’t much storage, but you can always add a portable SSD later for some more storage. It’s powerful enough for most casual tasks, so you can get work done without too much stress, and it’ll look great sitting on your desk.
While they’re great for doing sketches on a computer, tablets have some other nifty features that many might find useful. For example, those with RSI issues might find that using a tablet in place of a mouse, while tricky at first, can relieve some hand cramping and make things a bit more manageable. In either case, Wacom’s tablets are some of the best you can get, and right now B&H Photo is selling the Intuos Pro Tablet for $130 off, bringing it down to just $140. For anyone looking to up their digital art game, or just bring their hands some relief in their new home office, this is a great tablet to get started.
By now, you’re probably familiar with the silhouette of your coworkers who haven’t quite figured out their work-from-home lighting yet. If you’re among them, all hope is not lost. You can grab Ledgo’s LED ring light for $160 today on B&H Photo, saving you $90. It’ll light up your face so that even in the darkest room, your colleagues will be able to see you while you have your weekly check-in.
If you’re tired of having to order new SD cards to fit all your Switch games, or maybe just need a backup for all the pictures you’ve been taken, you might want to consider an SD card with more storage. Right now, you can get SanDisk’s 512 GB microSD card for just $110 at B&H Photo. The card typically sells for $230, so grab it while you can.
If you’re anything like me, and I hope you’re not, you lose your keys more often than you would like. With Tile, you place the actual tile on whatever device you would prefer not to lose. When it inevitably gets misplaced, you just log into the tile app, and it’ll show you the location in real time. It’s like Find My iPhone, except with any and everything. And since you can buy four for $39 at SideDeal—just one of these is normally $20—it’s worth a try. Buy one before it’s gone!
This article was original posted by Ignacia Fulcher on 3/09/2020 and updated with new information by Quentyn Kennemer on 5/13/2020.
Well, this is stunning. This beautiful hand-carved piece is ideal for an entryway or dining room and has significant storage space inside, plus a cord escape in case you’re putting electronics within. It’s marked down from the $1,698 list price during this sale.
If you’re looking for something to help with all the allergens in the air, look no further than the Winix air purifier. At $179, it’s 40% off the list price and is formulated with collection disks to capture pollen and dust and whatever else that can irritate you or whoever else is in your house. It also is a humidifier that can filer about three gallons of water a day. I’d grab before it’s gone.
Just because you’re not at work doesn’t mean your “colleagues”—A.K.A, your family—won’t eat that leftover meatloaf you were saving for lunch. In fact, a study that was completely made up on the spot by yours truly, but backed up by years of personal experience, suggests family is ten times more likely to fridge-swipe than a stranger. Keep yours where you work, and put all your edible valuables where only you can reach them. Daewoo is letting you do it with this Retro Red 4.4 cubic feet mini fridge, which is $301 following a 25% discount.
Daewoo has other colors of this roomy unit on sale for a slightly-less-exciting $315, including White, City Blue, and Cream Beige. There’s also Mint for $340, 15% off.
Try saying that headline three times fast. Now that you’ve failed, don’t fail to understand this: Cuisinart’s 7qt dutch ovens and 12" chicken fryers are delightfully colorful, and also incredibly cheap in Amazon’s one-day Gold Box sale. Usually $90 to $130, all of them are just $70 today. Find your color and grab one before they’re gone.
At Amazon, you can find a couple of Cuisinart saucepans for very reasonable amounts of dough. This 5.5qt saute pan is plenty deep and wide enough to create the sauces of your dreams, and maybe even a deep dish pizza, and it’s only $49 to own one. You also have a 2qt sauce pan down to $30.
Get started with smart lighting with this handy kit, which contains the Philips Hue hub and three of the A19 smart bulbs that can be tuned to any color you please. Hue’s colorful bulbs are pricey; anything cheaper is typically one of the white bulbs instead. This starter set is $11 off the list price right now, making it easy for you to get up and running. You can even control them with Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s HomeKit, and the Google Assistant.
People love succulents because they are low maintenance, hard to kill, and pretty to look at. They are the dream plant for forgetful people. Succulents were kind of gateway plants with my friends who are now crazy flower mommas and plant daddies. Leaf and Clay want to help get you into greenery guardianship with a subscription of three plants delivered to your home each month.
When you become a Plant Club Member at Leaf and Clay they pick three distinctly different succulents each moth. They stand by each of them being lively and vibrant. For the month of May, they are offering an Anacampseros rufescens, Crassula ‘Money Tree’, and Kalanchoe ‘Chocolate Soldier’. What weird fun names.
They ship on the seventh of every month unless you start your subscription after, then it’s within three days of purchase. You can cancel anytime. And there’s fee shipping for all subscriptions.
Who doesn’t want a set of colorful knives for your kitchen? If your current knife set is dull and uninspiring, I would grab this $19 Cuisinart 6-piece knife set that is 62% off. It includes a chef knife, slicing knife, serrated bread knife, santoku knife, utility knife, and a pairing knife. It also includes six knife covers and comes with a lifetime warranty through Cuisinart. You’ll never be confused about which knife is which again since they’re basically color-coded. Grab this deal before it’s gone!
If you’ve been having trouble sleeping during these trying times you’re not alone but Magicteam might be able to help. Today their sleep sound machine is on sale for $21.24.
This noise machine has 4o non-looping sounds like rain, bird, waves, bonfire, crickets, and more.I’m a thunderstorm girl myself. It has 32 levels for volume which you may need to play with depending on sound choice and preference. There is an easy to set timer or you can let it run for continuous play. This is perfect for any fussy sleeper be it you, a significant other or even a baby.
This deal runs for only a few hours today or until they are sold out. It also comes with an 18-month warranty from the date of purchase. And Prime members get free shipping.
It’s time to update Fido or Kitty’s lounging space while quarantine redecorating. Why? Because we owe them for being so cool to us over these past few weeks. (We know they love it though.) Wayfair currently has over 2,500 pieces of pet furniture on sale with discounts as much as 80% off.
Mats, cat trees, pens, stairs, and gates are all included in this sale. I’ve got an old pupper so I know the time is coming to get him a set of stairs to get in and out of bed more easily. Whatever you choose we know your pets will love it for a few days before they ultimately return to whatever disregarded box is in your home or the pile of laundry in your room.
Free two-day shipping on all orders over $35.
I know I’m not the only one who has spent a great deal in and on my bed over these last few weeks. Looking at the same bedding and bathroom decor gives me that me Marie Kando feel of these do not spark joy. Wayfair’s semi-annual sale has started and just in time. Get up to 70% off anything in their bed and bath sale.
This includes everything you can think of in those realms. Plenty of nightstands or dresses, area rugs, and even headboards. If you’ve been indulging in a little retail therapy you might want to check out the cute and stylish options to store new wares not yet ready to be used.
And of course, there are sheets and comforters galore, over 250 pieces to spruce your space. This ultra soft comforter is over 50% off and these checkered sheets are discounted by almost 80%.
Free shipping on orders over $35. This sale ends May 20.
Go for the bold look with the Fenty Beauty Killawatt Foil Freestyle Highlight Palette, which has seven metallic shades including Subzero, Heart Burn, and Scandal’ice. This fire-and-ice themed set is marked down significantly from its usual $54 price point, so go wild.
Is this genius or madness? Today only Everlane is give you the opportunity to choose what you can pay. Actually this is genius. Your savings will be anywhere from 20% - 50% off. The sale will continue until product is sold out or midnight tonight, whichever comes first.
What is actually going on at Everlane is this, periodically they pick from a limited selection of overstock and let you dictate the price. It’s not any amount though, it’s tiered in three choices and you just pick the one you want. The most coveted items in this event are the trainers, the boss bag, and the denim jacket. There are about 150 items in each section for men and women.
They are also donating all the profits they make from their 100% Human line to Feeding America, so if you can a tee or a tank and help too.
Free shipping on all orders.
As we send 2020's graduating class of high school and college students into an uncertain future they might as well have comfy footwear. All jokes aside it’s going to be rough out there and a buy one get one free deal on a slick pair of kicks might just make your recent grad’s day.
Sneakers, tees, leggings, and hoodies are all included in this offer. There are 169 items to pick from. If you are grabbing two things with different values the lowest priced one will be deducted at checkout.
Look we won’t tell anyone if you use this code and you aren’t a grad, it’s still a great deal to grab a new pair of sneakers for you and a friend.
Free shipping on orders over $25 and sale runs all day.
If you have combination skin (and most of us do) it’s often tough to control an oily t-zone and but keep a chin from getting dry. This means multiple items are needed to balance your skin out. SkinCareRX knows the struggle is real and is running a sale on these items. With code COMBO get 27% off at checkout.
I’ve said it many times I stand by anything from La Roche-Posay and this cleanser will get all that dirt out of your pores. Grab this misting toner from Peter Thomas Roth to shrink those pores now that you’ve got them clean. And if you use a moisturizer after this day cream from Jurlique is a great pick.
This sale runs until May 19 and free shipping on orders over $49.
It’s high time to begin making additions to your summer wardrobe, and here’s one appealing option. This twin-pocketed poplin short sleeve shirt has charming little flamingos all around it, and it’s half-off the $80 list price when you use the Kinja-exclusive promo code above.
Even though we’re socially distanced, if you’re able, it’s still possible to continue on with your fitness goals. For $150, you can do just that! The new edition of the Fitbit allows you to set up to 20 workouts based on your personal fitness goals. You can obviously view your progress on the screen, and if you keep the Fitbit on all day, it’ll track your sleeping habits to get an overall picture of what’s going on with you. The Fitbit also acts like a smartwatch—allowing you to stream music from Spotify, delivers alerts from your phone, and even tells the time. Grab this before it’s gone.
We could all use a little T.L.C. right now and if you can save some money while doing so all the better. This wireless percussion massager is currently on sale for $59. That’s over half off its original price so know additional headaches about the price.
This massager has over twenty different speeds and can take it all the way up to what will feel like a professional spa appointment. There are five interchangeable attachments depending on your needs. Round, fork, air cushion, flat, and bullet each have specific targets. The bullet sounds divine as it helps break up tension or knots and I know some backs that could surely use that. You get about two hours of relaxation between charges.
If you’ve read a few of our pieces on SideDeal before and you like what you’ve seen they offer a $4.99 monthly fee to get free shipping on all of your orders no matter how many. Otherwise, it’s a flat rate of $7.99.
As the summer months fast approach, it’s time to assess your cabinets for sunscreen. I always try to check because I usually have expired SPF and I’m half Irish so needing a good one is crucial. The SkinStore wants you ready for fun in the sun and is offering 28% off sunscreen and SPF infused products with code SPF28 starting today.
Even if you are just going on a brief walk outside it’s important to shield your skin, especially if you’re younger. You’ll be glowing forever if you protect your pores now. Even a good moisturizer with high SPF is smart to integrate into your beauty routine. There’s lots of La Roche Posay in this sale and they’re universally known for some of the best skincare products, anything from them is golden.
Free shipping on orders over $49 and this deal runs until May 19.
This bright and colorful short trench jacket is perfect for spring. Made from stretch cotton twill, it has an array of variously-sized stripes with an eye-catching color palette, and this Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific new arrival is currently 30% off the list price.
It’s Monday the best day of the week. Ok, it’s probably one of the worst but on this Monday your pals at Ella Paradis want to brighten it with a contest. In celebration of Masturbation May, they will be awarding 25 special readers with the Rabbit Lily.
This is one of their top products and retails for $79. Ella Paradis is also so running a bit of a cheeky sale at the moment. Enter code WOW at check out and get up to 50% off, although most discounts will be around 20%. But you never know! Free shipping on all products is still available.
You can enter until May 24, you must live in the U.S. and be over the age of 18. The winners will be announced on May 25, to coincide with International Masturbation Day.
The fact that Too Faced has their mascara, primer, and dream cream minis in this deal makes it almost too good to pass up. Until May 12 grab four deluxe minis with any purchase over $45.
You can also take advantage of another sale to get to that magic amount. Mix and match either three Rich & Dazzling Lip Glosses or three Juicy Fruits Lip Glosses for $30. This is essentially a half off deal for one of Too Faced’s best products.
Free shipping on all orders. No code needed for any of these, the cart will prompt you to select the minis when you click to fully checkout.
Have you watched the John Wick trilogy this month? No? Then what are you doing with yourself? If you want to enjoy the adventures of the world’s most intense animal lover, you can buy all three movies for cheap—under $10 a piece on Amazon Video. John Wick and John Wick: Chapter 2 are $7 a piece, while the newest movie, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, is $8. Altogether, that’s only $22!
Now, the third movie is available on HBO if you have that subscription, but HBO is lacking the first two movies for whatever reason. Additionally, while the first John Wick goes on sale fairly often, the second chapter does not. Why not save the headache of trying to find the right subscriptions and deals and just grab them all on Amazon now?
The Nintendo Switch quarantine hunt continues. Anyone who’s tried to buy a Nintendo Switch Lite, for themselves or their loved ones, lately knows what an impossible undertaking it ostensibly is. Either you find one and it sells out, the prices have spiked to unreasonable levels, or you can’t find one at all. For now, you can snap one up at GameStop in Gray, Yellow, or Turquoise at its $200 MSRP.
The Yellow model is out-of-stock online, but in-store stock is plentiful here in Dallas. You’ll be able to get the other two colors shipped if heading out isn’t an option. You can even buy the games digitally in that case. Might we suggest looking into Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Get it before someone else secures the last one for themselves. And once you’ve put in the hours, chime into our Animal Crossing: New Horizons discussion from last week with your own take on the game. Is it really fun to play or a glorified chore simulator? Let us know AFTER reading our post.
If you’re the biggest Shonen Jump fan you know, you need this Jump Force Collector’s Edition for Xbox One, now $15 off at Amazon. Here’s what you’ll get in the now-$81 package:
Full game
Three art boards
Exclusive diorama
Steelbook
Jump Force is an epic cross-over fighting game featuring series favorites from Shonen Jump’s top anime and manga, including Naruto, Dragon Ball, One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, and more.
Have you seen The Witcher on Netflix? Now you can experience that fantasy world on Switch with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Recently ported to Switch with all of the bonus content bundled in, The Witcher 3 is one of the most critically-acclaimed role-playing adventures of all time. It’s an enormous, open-world epic that you can surely sink months into, if you please. It’s $10 off right now.
It’s back! You can once again get an extra three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate when you buy three months, this time at Best Buy. You can opt for either physical or digital delivery of your expanded pool of time on a subscription that grants you free and discounted games, access to an ever-growing list of Game Pass games, online play, and more. Both are $45, so figure out your delivery preference and go for it.
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I know DOOM is all about tearing some demons limb from limb, but books are delicate things! If you want to enjoy The Art of DOOM: Eternal, which is 20% off on Amazon, you’ll need to be a little more careful. Turn the pages to see some cool concept art for the characters of Bethesda’s latest. Use a bookmark to keep track of your favorite pages. You know, gently. Who knows how long this sale will last, so if you’re a DOOM fan, make sure to grab a copy before someone inexplicably rips them all apart.
That $10 box of kitchen knives you picked up from Walmart work well for most things, but if you’re looking for consistent cuts—and, somehow, a safer blade—you’ll want something a bit more serious. Take a look at KYOKU’s 8" Daimyo chef knife, which uses an 8- to 12-degree edge. You know how a hot knife glides so effortlessly through butter? Well, that’s how this cuts, but for EEEEEVERYTHING. Get one for $77 with promo code KYOKU2QL.
By the way, the knife is gorgeous, as opined by Shep McAllister in his review:
At around $100, this isn’t a budget knife by any means, but it’s not an outrageously expensive one either, and it has a lot to offer for that price, both aesthetically and practically.
Most of us might be under Stay At Home orders, but for many, that doesn’t include a nice hike or bit of camping. Even if you don’t want to go out now, once everything’s over you’ll want to be prepared! Either way, Chrome Industries has some awesome gear on clearance, and if you like the Great Outdoors at all, you’ll want to give this sale a look.
This sale includes things like this easy to pack windbreaker (just $51), and the heavy-duty Vigil Backpack, which is on its final sale for $72. The backpacks in particular are great for all sorts of purposes—they have special pocket fro laptops as well as hiking gear, so they’re perfect for the tech-savvy camper.
For some of these items, when they sell out, they’re gone, so grab what you want before it’s too late!
The lore of From Software’s games are supposed to be complex, in-depth, and a joy to uncover, Bloodborne included. The problem is, THE GAMES ARE SO HARD. How am I supposed to delve into the environmental story-telling if the Cleric Beast killed me AGAIN!? How am I supposed to survive anything beyond the Cleric Beast if it took 55 tries to beat it!? Thankfully there’s somewhat a solution to my conundrum... the Bloodborne comics, and ComiXology currently has them on sale!
You can get the series’ 12 issues for $1 a piece, making it a cool $12 for some fun and dark weekend reading. The first two volumes are also on sale for $7 a piece, but given that would be $14 for an incomplete collection (Volume 3 isn’t part of this sale), it’s better to buy the issues separately.
This deal lasts until the 26th, but make sure to grab these before you forget and get to reading!
Do you or someone you know need a new pair of kicks? Select Adidas shoes are currently only $30, so there’s really no better time to stock up than now! By using GRAND at checkout, you will get any adult Adidas that are part of the promotion, and that’s quite the steal. Better yet, the Toddler’s and Kid’s shoes are only $20! Given that kids grow out of their shoes fast, it’s always good to save money on those.
What are some of the shoes that are a part of this sale? There are the classic Grand Court Shoes, or you can check out the Advantage Shoes instead. There are a few different styles to look at, so make sure to check the promotion page for everything available!
We were supposed to be playing Cyberpunk 2077 right around this time, but like the good studio it is, CD Projekt Red delayed the game until September 17 to polish up. There are far too many games to play to still be upset about that, but if you’ve been jonesing for Cyberpunk 2077, perhaps this pre-order deal will make you feel a bit better. CDKeys is offloading PC pre-orders for $45 a pop, which is the lowest we’ve seen so far.


theroot--2020-05-13--Who Would Allow Wages to Be Garnished During a Pandemic? Certainly Not Betsy DeVos

In case you were wondering what Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is up to these days , let me give you the short of it : she ’ s still playing with people ’ s money .
She ’ s been up to it for years , of course—multiple outlets have reported on her dubious connections with loan servicing giants .
In late 2019 , the Department of Education admitted it “ erroneously ” forced nearly 46,000 students scammed by for-profit colleges to repay their loans .
But if you thought a global pandemic would slow the DOE ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your hand for preserving such innocence and hope ( Where did you get it ?
Is it on sale ? )
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Because , as Forbes reports , the Department of Education admitted that 54,000 student loan borrowers were still having their wages garnished—this despite the fact that the CARES Act , passed in late March , specifically prohibits that practice .
The DOE owned up to the astonishing numbers in a court filing Monday .
The filing is in response to a lawsuit filed in April by a home health aide , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DOE ( according to the complaint , Barber , who is on the frontline of the nation ’ s public health crisis , makes just under $ 13 an hour ) .
According to Forbes , one out of every eight student loan borrowers who had their wages garnished before the coronavirus pandemic are still having their wages taken today .
The DOE did not share whether it planned or was able to immediately suspend wage garnishments for those tens of thousands of borrowers , Forbes reports , but the department did say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plaintiffs about providing more documentation to the court .
If only you could pay your bills with that .

In case you were wondering what Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is up to these days, let me give you the short of it: she’s still playing with people’s money.
She’s been up to it for years, of course—multiple outlets have reported on her dubious connections with loan servicing giants. In late 2019, the Department of Education admitted it “erroneously” forced nearly 46,000 students scammed by for-profit colleges to repay their loans.
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But if you thought a global pandemic would slow the DOE’s roll, I want to personally shake your hand for preserving such innocence and hope (Where did you get it? Is it on sale?). Because, as Forbes reports, the Department of Education admitted that 54,000 student loan borrowers were still having their wages garnished—this despite the fact that the CARES Act, passed in late March, specifically prohibits that practice.
The DOE owned up to the astonishing numbers in a court filing Monday. The filing is in response to a lawsuit filed in April by a home health aide, Elizabeth Barber, against DeVos and the DOE (according to the complaint, Barber, who is on the frontline of the nation’s public health crisis, makes just under $13 an hour). According to Forbes, one out of every eight student loan borrowers who had their wages garnished before the coronavirus pandemic are still having their wages taken today.
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The DOE did not share whether it planned or was able to immediately suspend wage garnishments for those tens of thousands of borrowers, Forbes reports, but the department did say it was communicating with Barber and other plaintiffs about providing more documentation to the court.
If only you could pay your bills with that.


theroot--2020-05-13--Los Angeles Stay-At-Home Order To Be Extended to July

Despite there being no significant downturn in COVID-19 cases and there being significant warnings about the dangers of re-opening too soon , many states across the country have steadily started to re-open .
However , i f you happen to live in Los Angeles , don ’ t count on being a part of the effort to re-open the country any time soon .
The Los Angeles Times reports that according to public health director Barbara Ferrer the stay-at-home order in Los Angeles Country will “ with all certainty ” be extended until at least July .
Last week , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain nonessential businesses to provide curbside pickup and reopening some hiking trails .
On Wednesday , beaches are set to reopen in the county for recreational purposes only .
Any further changes to the rules are unlikely unless there was a “ dramatic change to the virus and tools at hand ” Ferrer said in a meeting with the Board of Supervisors .
“ Our hope is that by using the data , we ’ d be able to slowly lift restrictions over the next three months , ” she said .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus or rapid at-home tests that would allow people to test themselves daily , it seems unlikely that restrictions would be completely eased .
Ferrer ’ s comments came shortly after Dr. Anthony Fauci , the nation ’ s top infectious disease expert , warned Congress that states that push too quickly to ease orders could undo progress that would trigger an outbreak .
Fauci said a 14-day decline in cases is the major checkpoint that states should be using as a guideline for reopening efforts .
While certain counties in California have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Los Angeles County continues to track upward .
On Monday , the county reported 566 new positive cases and 39 new deaths .
The county has over 32,000 cases of COVID-19 and the death toll currently sits at 1,570 .
Overall , California currently has 67,939 cases and 2,770 deaths .

Despite there being no significant downturn in COVID-19 cases and there being significant warnings about the dangers of re-opening too soon, many states across the country have steadily started to re-open. However, i f you happen to live in Los Angeles, don’t count on being a part of the effort to re-open the country any time soon.
The Los Angeles Times reports that according to public health director Barbara Ferrer the stay-at-home order in Los Angeles Country will “with all certainty” be extended until at least July. Last week, the county slightly relaxed restrictions, allowing certain nonessential businesses to provide curbside pickup and reopening some hiking trails. On Wednesday, beaches are set to reopen in the county for recreational purposes only. Any further changes to the rules are unlikely unless there was a “dramatic change to the virus and tools at hand” Ferrer said in a meeting with the Board of Supervisors.
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From The Los Angeles Times:
“Our hope is that by using the data, we’d be able to slowly lift restrictions over the next three months,” she said. But without widely available therapeutic testing for the coronavirus or rapid at-home tests that would allow people to test themselves daily, it seems unlikely that restrictions would be completely eased. Ferrer’s comments came shortly after Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned Congress that states that push too quickly to ease orders could undo progress that would trigger an outbreak. Fauci said a 14-day decline in cases is the major checkpoint that states should be using as a guideline for reopening efforts.
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While certain counties in California have been seeing a downturn in cases, Los Angeles County continues to track upward. On Monday, the county reported 566 new positive cases and 39 new deaths. The county has over 32,000 cases of COVID-19 and the death toll currently sits at 1,570. Overall, California currently has 67,939 cases and 2,770 deaths.


theroot--2020-05-13--Philadelphia City Council Members Issue Formal Apology for the MOVE Bombing of 1985

On May 13 , 1985 , two bombs were dropped from a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter onto a residential building in a largely black Philadelphia neighborhood , killing 11 people including five children , and destroying more than 60 homes .
The bombing was done in an effort to forcefully evict MOVE , a black environmentalist group that was involved in an armed stand-off with the Philadelphia Police Department just before the bombs were dropped .
Now , on the 35th anniversary of the event that left a black community in turmoil , close to a dozen Philadelphia city councilmembers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they called a “ brutal attack.
” From a statement sent to The Root : Philadelphia City Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier ( 3rd District ) , Kendra Brooks ( At Large ) , Helen Gym ( At Large ) , Allan Domb ( At Large ) , Isaiah Thomas ( At Large ) , Katherine Gilmore Richardson ( At Large ) , Mark Squilla ( 1st District ) , Curtis Jones , Jr. ( 4th District ) , Maria Quiñones-Sánchez ( 7th District ) , Kenyatta Johnson ( 2nd District ) , and Cherelle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued the following statement : Today , on the 35th anniversary of the MOVE Bombing – a brutal attack carried out by the City of Philadelphia on its own citizens – we offer an apology for the decisions that led to this tragic event and announce our intent to introduce a formal resolution to this effect later this year .
We call upon the City of Philadelphia to declare May 13th an annual day of reflection , observation , and recommitment to the principle that all people are created equal and endowed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the pursuit of happiness .
Additionally , we call on all people of the City of Philadelphia to work toward eliminating racial prejudices , injustices , and discrimination from our society .
The official apology comes days after former mayor W. Wilson Goode , who was mayor at the time of the bombing , penned an op-ed article for The Guardian apologizing for his own role in the tragic incident and urging representatives for the city of Philadelphia to do the same .
“ The event will remain on my conscience for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Goode wrote .
“ I was the mayor of Philadelphia at the time .
Although I was not personally involved in all the decisions that resulted in 11 deaths , I was chief executive of the city .
I would not intentionally harm anyone , but it happened on my watch .
I am ultimately responsible for those I appointed.
” “ But there ’ s something more I want to suggest on this important anniversary , ” Goode continued .
“ After 35 years it would be helpful for the healing of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this terrible event , if there was a formal apology made by the City of Philadelphia.
” No apology can make right the senseless loss of life and the destruction of homes that occurred that day , but perhaps the simple acknowledgment of the reckless actions of law enforcement will serve as a healing point for survivors of the tragedy as well as the affected community .

On May 13, 1985, two bombs were dropped from a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter onto a residential building in a largely black Philadelphia neighborhood, killing 11 people including five children, and destroying more than 60 homes. The bombing was done in an effort to forcefully evict MOVE, a black environmentalist group that was involved in an armed stand-off with the Philadelphia Police Department just before the bombs were dropped. Now, on the 35th anniversary of the event that left a black community in turmoil, close to a dozen Philadelphia city councilmembers are issuing a formal apology for what they called a “brutal attack.”
From a statement sent to The Root:
Philadelphia City Councilmembers Jamie Gauthier (3rd District), Kendra Brooks (At Large), Helen Gym (At Large), Allan Domb (At Large), Isaiah Thomas (At Large), Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At Large), Mark Squilla (1st District), Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District), Maria Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District), Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District), and Cherelle Parker (9th District), today issued the following statement: Today, on the 35th anniversary of the MOVE Bombing – a brutal attack carried out by the City of Philadelphia on its own citizens – we offer an apology for the decisions that led to this tragic event and announce our intent to introduce a formal resolution to this effect later this year. We call upon the City of Philadelphia to declare May 13th an annual day of reflection, observation, and recommitment to the principle that all people are created equal and endowed with inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Additionally, we call on all people of the City of Philadelphia to work toward eliminating racial prejudices, injustices, and discrimination from our society.
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The official apology comes days after former mayor W. Wilson Goode, who was mayor at the time of the bombing, penned an op-ed article for The Guardian apologizing for his own role in the tragic incident and urging representatives for the city of Philadelphia to do the same.
“The event will remain on my conscience for the rest of my life,” Goode wrote. “I was the mayor of Philadelphia at the time. Although I was not personally involved in all the decisions that resulted in 11 deaths, I was chief executive of the city. I would not intentionally harm anyone, but it happened on my watch. I am ultimately responsible for those I appointed.”
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“But there’s something more I want to suggest on this important anniversary,” Goode continued. “After 35 years it would be helpful for the healing of all involved, especially the victims of this terrible event, if there was a formal apology made by the City of Philadelphia.”
No apology can make right the senseless loss of life and the destruction of homes that occurred that day, but perhaps the simple acknowledgment of the reckless actions of law enforcement will serve as a healing point for survivors of the tragedy as well as the affected community.


theroot--2020-05-13--Dice Your Food to Perfection With a $20 Set of Cuisinart Knives

Who doesn ’ t want a set of colorful knives for your kitchen ?
If your current knife set is @ @ @ @ @ would grab this $ 19 Cuisinart 6-piece knife set that is 62 % off .
@ @ @ @ @ , slicing knife , serrated bread knife , santoku knife , utility knife , and @ @ @ @ @ also includes six knife covers and comes with a lifetime warranty through Cuisinart .
You @ @ @ @ @ about which knife is which again since they ’ re basically color-coded .
Grab this @ @ @ @ @ gone !

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theroot--2020-05-13--MAGA-nificent Idiot: Congressman Came for Rep. Ilhan Omar and May Have Fumbled Trump’s Bag

A rookie House Republican who loves him some Donald Trump might have just made it harder for the president ’ s reelection campaign to continue spending bread at Trump ’ s properties .
According to the Daily Beast , Rep. Greg Steube ( R-Fla. ) was trying to come for Rep. Ilhan Omar ( D-Minn. ) when he introduced legislation that would prevent campaign spending , but he accidentally may have fucked up things for his president ’ s campaign crew , who loves to spend money at Trump-owned businesses .
Steube introduced his legislation on May 1 and titled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Act ” —I ’ ll give you a second to see if you can catch what he did there….Got it ?
Yeah , he named the bill the OMAR Act because he ’ s trying to build his rank in the Trump gang and one way to do that is to go after people that Trump hates .
The Daily Beast notes that Omar , “ steered some $ 600,000 since 2018 to a company owned by political consultant Timothy Mynett , whose ex-wife said in divorce filings in early 2019 that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with Omar.
” The bill would prohibit campaign payments “ to a vendor which is owned or controlled by an immediate family member of the candidate , ” which it defines as “ a father , mother , son , daughter , brother , sister , husband , wife , father-in-law , or mother-in-law.
” Now here is where things get a bit Trumpy : The act would also prohibit payments to a company that is “ controlled ” by a candidate ’ s family member if that family member “ is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar governing body of the vendor , ” the Daily Beast reports .
Mynett and Omar married in March ( sure , the whole thing is a bit messy ) , but that didn ’ t stop Republicans from getting their Depends in a bunch trying to sort out where and how Omar spent campaign money .
“ Rep .
Omar has a history of FEC violations and is clearly using her position in Congress to increase her personal wealth , ” Steube spokesperson Carson Steelman wrote the Daily Beast in an email @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Clintons.
” Just had to throw a shot at Obama in there .
Always Obama .
Something tells me that all Republicans have a Post-It note taped to their cellphones to remind them to throw Obama ’ s name in the mix no matter what it is .
Nonetheless , Steube ’ s bill runs into real world problems when it comes to the president ’ s actual business and political entanglements .
Upon taking office in 2017 , Trump publicly insisted he had turned over all operations to his two adult @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jr. , who remain the top two executives at the privately held company .
That means the Trump Organization is , under the terms of Steube ’ s bill , “ controlled ” by immediate family members of the candidate , and therefore that the Trump campaign would be prohibited from spending money at Trump properties .
Now let ’ s see how long it takes for Steube to distance Trump from the bill he created that clearly explains that Trump totally would be included in this .
And this is a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t pay off .

A rookie House Republican who loves him some Donald Trump might have just made it harder for the president’s reelection campaign to continue spending bread at Trump’s properties.
According to the Daily Beast, Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) was trying to come for Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) when he introduced legislation that would prevent campaign spending, but he accidentally may have fucked up things for his president’s campaign crew, who loves to spend money at Trump-owned businesses.
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From the Daily Beast:
[Steube] introduced a bill this month explicitly designed to target campaign spending by a House colleague, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Steube even appears to have taken steps to insulate the president from his bill’s prohibitions. But the language of his legislation would very likely bar Trump campaign payments to Trump businesses as well, and his office could not muster an explanation otherwise.
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Steube introduced his legislation on May 1 and titled it “Obstructing Monetary Allocations to Relatives Act”—I’ll give you a second to see if you can catch what he did there….Got it? Yeah, he named the bill the OMAR Act because he’s trying to build his rank in the Trump gang and one way to do that is to go after people that Trump hates.
The Daily Beast notes that Omar, “steered some $600,000 since 2018 to a company owned by political consultant Timothy Mynett, whose ex-wife said in divorce filings in early 2019 that he had admitted to carrying on an affair with Omar.”
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The bill would prohibit campaign payments “to a vendor which is owned or controlled by an immediate family member of the candidate,” which it defines as “a father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, father-in-law, or mother-in-law.”
Now here is where things get a bit Trumpy: The act would also prohibit payments to a company that is “controlled” by a candidate’s family member if that family member “is a member of the board of directors or similar governing body of the vendor,” the Daily Beast reports.
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Mynett and Omar married in March (sure, the whole thing is a bit messy), but that didn’t stop Republicans from getting their Depends in a bunch trying to sort out where and how Omar spent campaign money.
“Rep. Omar has a history of FEC violations and is clearly using her position in Congress to increase her personal wealth,” Steube spokesperson Carson Steelman wrote the Daily Beast in an email, “much like President Obama and the Clintons.”
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Just had to throw a shot at Obama in there. Always Obama. Something tells me that all Republicans have a Post-It note taped to their cellphones to remind them to throw Obama’s name in the mix no matter what it is.
Nonetheless, Steube’s bill runs into real world problems when it comes to the president’s actual business and political entanglements. Upon taking office in 2017, Trump publicly insisted he had turned over all operations to his two adult sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., who remain the top two executives at the privately held company. That means the Trump Organization is, under the terms of Steube’s bill, “controlled” by immediate family members of the candidate, and therefore that the Trump campaign would be prohibited from spending money at Trump properties.
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Now let’s see how long it takes for Steube to distance Trump from the bill he created that clearly explains that Trump totally would be included in this. And this is a good lesson on how being petty AF doesn’t pay off.


theroot--2020-05-13--Report: Adam Silver to Decide NBA's Fate in 2-4 Weeks

Throughout the course of this COVID-19 pandemic , he ’ s consulted with fans , players , owners and execs alike on how best to resume NBA basketball .
But as the weeks turn into months , he ’ s keenly aware that sooner or later he ’ ll be forced to determine the fate of the NBA ’ s 2019-20 season .
So when can we expect a definitive decision on the matter ?
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic , the NBA will learn its fate in as soon as the next two weeks .
“ NBA commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he is aiming for a 2-to-4 week timetable on the decision about whether to resume season , sources tell @ TheAthleticNBA @ Stadium , ” Charania tweeted .
ESPN reports that after a board of governors virtual call on Tuesday , hope remains high that the NBA will resume play sooner than later .
How that will affect the upcoming NBA Draft , the start of the WNBA season—which was originally scheduled to begin on May 15—or the beginning of the NBA ’ s 2020-21 season remains to be seen , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Silver remains committed to the cause of trying to give the people what they want : NBA basketball .
Owners and executives on the call were encouraged about the league ’ s progress toward minimizing health risk upon a return and the league office ’ s positive conversations with the National Basketball Players Association about the players ’ desire to eventually restart the season , sources said .
Discussions centered on health and safety concerns , including the goal of getting team officials and players comfortable with the idea that a positive test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not shutter play .
I ’ ve previously stated that at this point , I ’ d much rather professional sports leagues pull the plug on their seasons and prepare to return in the fall , but if Silver can work his magic and ensure a safe environment for all parties involved then let ’ s make it happen .

Adam Silver believes in democracy.
Throughout the course of this COVID-19 pandemic, he’s consulted with fans, players, owners and execs alike on how best to resume NBA basketball. But as the weeks turn into months, he’s keenly aware that sooner or later he’ll be forced to determine the fate of the NBA’s 2019-20 season. So when can we expect a definitive decision on the matter? Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA will learn its fate in as soon as the next two weeks.
“NBA commissioner Adam Silver told Board of Governors today that he is aiming for a 2-to-4 week timetable on the decision about whether to resume season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium,” Charania tweeted.
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ESPN reports that after a board of governors virtual call on Tuesday, hope remains high that the NBA will resume play sooner than later. How that will affect the upcoming NBA Draft, the start of the WNBA season—which was originally scheduled to begin on May 15—or the beginning of the NBA’s 2020-21 season remains to be seen, but with significant financial ramifications at stake, Silver remains committed to the cause of trying to give the people what they want: NBA basketball.
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And as ESPN notes, safety remains a top priority:
Owners and executives on the call were encouraged about the league’s progress toward minimizing health risk upon a return and the league office’s positive conversations with the National Basketball Players Association about the players’ desire to eventually restart the season, sources said. Discussions centered on health and safety concerns, including the goal of getting team officials and players comfortable with the idea that a positive test for the coronavirus upon a return would not shutter play.
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I’ve previously stated that at this point, I’d much rather professional sports leagues pull the plug on their seasons and prepare to return in the fall, but if Silver can work his magic and ensure a safe environment for all parties involved then let’s make it happen.