| The past isn’t past in Mississippi as voting begins in Senate contest dominated by race Posted: 27 Nov 2018 05:09 AM PST  Mississippi's runoff election for U.S. Senate wound its way to a finish Tuesday after dueling election-eve rallies urged voter turnout in a race that went from safely Republican to too close to call.
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| Fatal Police Shooting Of 21-Year-Old Emantic Bradford In Alabama Sparks Protest Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:47 PM PST  Protesters shut down parts of an Alabama highway on Monday in response to the
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| PHOTOS: Migrants try to breach border at Tijuana — U.S. agents fire tear gas Posted: 26 Nov 2018 06:11 AM PST  Mexico pledged to shore up security near its border with the U.S. and local authorities said that 39 migrants were arrested after a peaceful march devolved into chaos when U.S. agents fired tear gas into Mexico to stop some migrants who tried to breach the border. Mexico's Interior Ministry said Sunday it would immediately deport those who tried to "violently" enter the U.S. from Tijuana.
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| Cyber Monday was Amazon's biggest shopping day in history -- Here were the top selling items Posted: 27 Nov 2018 12:01 PM PST  Black Friday has been a coveted, day-long bargain extravaganza that has always
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| Hong Kong rattled as 5.7 quake hits off Taiwan Posted: 25 Nov 2018 05:58 PM PST  A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the western coast of Taiwan Monday, the US Geological Survey said, and was felt hundreds of kilometres away in Hong Kong. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS had initially reported at 5.6-magnitude. Residents in the city of Magong on Penghu island ran outside screaming "earthquake" after the tremor hit, Taiwan media reported.
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| In-Depth Photos of the All-New 2019 Honda Passport Posted: 27 Nov 2018 03:45 PM PST |
| Paul Manafort Secretly Met With Julian Assange Multiple Times: Report Posted: 27 Nov 2018 06:57 AM PST  President Donald Trump's former campaign manager Paul Manafort secretly met
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| The Latest: Sheriff: 88 killed, 203 still missing after fire Posted: 26 Nov 2018 07:16 PM PST  PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on California wildfires (all times local):
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| ‘Ashamed’ Geraldo Rivera Goes Off-Script In Emotional Plea For Migrants On Fox News Posted: 27 Nov 2018 01:23 AM PST  Geraldo Rivera of Fox News said he's "ashamed" by how asylum-seekers are being
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| Floral arrangements are this season's hottest holiday gift Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:00 AM PST  While many may think floral arrangements are only used as congratulatory
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| Best Bites: Creamy sweet potato and pear soup Posted: 27 Nov 2018 05:00 AM PST  Welcome to Best Bites, a twice-weekly video series that aims to satisfy your
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| What To Know About Mississippi's Senate Runoff Election Posted: 27 Nov 2018 04:31 AM PST  Voters in Mississippi head to the polls Tuesday for a Senate runoff election
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| Gwyneth Paltrow Has Peaceful Thanksgiving With Ex Chris Martin And His Current Girlfriend, Dakota Johnson Posted: 26 Nov 2018 11:05 AM PST  There's no bad blood in Gwyneth Paltrow's family, People is reporting. Paltrow recently reunited with her ex-husband, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, to have a Thanksgiving meal with their kids — Apple, age 14, and Moses, age 12. Also in attendance was Martin's current girlfriend, Dakota Johnson.
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| Tunisians protest planned visit by Saudi crown prince Posted: 26 Nov 2018 09:46 AM PST  Tunisia's presidency has said the de facto Saudi ruler would visit the North African nation for several hours on Tuesday as part of a regional tour, without providing details on the programme. Saudi Arabia has faced intense global criticism over the killing of insider-turned-critic Khashoggi in its Istanbul consulate on October 2. "No to the desecration of Tunisia, country of the revolution" read a large banner displayed at the National Union of Tunisian Journalists, depicting a man in traditional Saudi dress holding a chainsaw with his back to the camera.
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| Trump asks why Mueller hasn't interviewed 'hundreds' of campaign staffers without Russian contacts Posted: 26 Nov 2018 08:43 AM PST  The president expressed fresh frustration with the special counsel's investigation into his campaign's contacts with Russia.
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| US Reps: Deportation won't happen until man's claim is heard Posted: 26 Nov 2018 10:26 AM PST  RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Mexican immigrant who took refuge in a North Carolina church for 11 months won't be deported until immigration officials decide his pending request to stay in the U.S., two congressmen said Monday.
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| Top 5 Holiday Scams To Watch Out For This Year Posted: 27 Nov 2018 12:28 PM PST  The holiday season can be both exciting and stressful. Between parties, gift
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| NASA’s InSight Spacecraft Lands Successfully On Mars After 300-Million-Mile Journey Posted: 26 Nov 2018 12:17 PM PST  After nearly seven months and more than 300 million miles, NASA's InSight
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| All The Winners and Losers of Black Friday This Year Posted: 27 Nov 2018 07:53 AM PST  With spending increasingly moving online, a new set of winners is emerging as the Black Friday holiday shopping weekend comes to a close. "We are seeing a fundamental shift in who's considered winners and losers coming out of Black Friday this year," Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jennifer Bartashus said. Prognosticators went into Thanksgiving expecting this holiday shopping season to be one of the best since the recession, possibly rivaling the boom days of the mid 2000s.
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| Congress Preparing Itself For New Influx of Mothers Posted: 26 Nov 2018 11:09 AM PST  The election of 2018, in addition to putting the Democrats in power in the House of Representatives, has put a large group of new lawmakers in power in Washington. Among that delegation is more than 100 women, including the first two Muslim women in Congress, while Nancy Pelosi, who was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House, is expected to return to that office. Among the women taking seats in Congress in 2019 are several – more than ever before, in fact- who are the mothers of young children.
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| Alibaba's Jack Ma is a Communist Party member, China state paper reveals Posted: 26 Nov 2018 07:58 PM PST  Jack Ma, the head of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and China's best-known capitalist, is a Communist Party member, the official Party newspaper said on Monday, debunking a public assumption the billionaire was politically unattached. The People's Daily revealed Ma's Party membership in a list of 100 people it said had helped drive the country "reform and opening up" process. Ma is China's richest man with a fortune of $35.8 billion, according to Forbes.
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| First lady unveils the White House Christmas decorations Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:19 AM PST  This year's theme is "National Treasures," as Melania Trump's own personal touches caused a stir on social media. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.
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| Markets downbeat after Trump Brexit, China comments Posted: 27 Nov 2018 08:56 AM PST  Stock markets headed south Tuesday with traders on edge after US President Donald Trump warned he would ramp up his trade war with China should he fail to reach a deal with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at upcoming talks.
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| In photos: NatGeo picks the best destinations for city, nature, culture and adventure travel 2019 Posted: 27 Nov 2018 08:07 AM PST |
| The Chevy Volt Is A Dream Car And Now GM Is Killing It Posted: 27 Nov 2018 11:53 AM PST  General Motors just killed the best car you've never owned.
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| 6 whales refloated after stranding on New Zealand beach Posted: 26 Nov 2018 07:24 PM PST  WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Conservation workers and volunteers in New Zealand managed to refloat six surviving stranded whales on Tuesday and were hoping the animals would soon swim away into deeper water.
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| 26 Tweets That Sum Up The Hell That Is Using Your Office Bathroom Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:45 AM PST  Hell on earth is arguably having to use the public bathroom at work: "Oh,
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| Macron's government stands tough against violent protesters Posted: 26 Nov 2018 08:56 AM PST  PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron's government vowed Monday an "uncompromising" stance toward troublemakers who use protests over rising fuel taxes to damage businesses and clash with police — including in the heart of Paris, on the glittering Champs-Elysees.
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| HRW asks Argentina to probe Saudi Crown Prince over Yemen, Khashoggi Posted: 26 Nov 2018 06:29 PM PST  Argentina's constitution recognizes universal jurisdiction for war crimes and torture, meaning judicial authorities can investigate and prosecute those crimes no matter where they were committed. Human Rights Watch said its submission was sent to federal judge Ariel Lijo. HRW's Middle East and North Africa director Sarah Leah Whitson said the international rights group took the case to Argentina because Prince Mohammed, also known as MbS, will attend the opening of the G20 summit this week in Buenos Aires.
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| Mississippi voters head to polls in racially charged Senate runoff Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:05 AM PST  Democrat Mike Espy challenges Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith's seat in the Senate in a race marked by racial undertones.
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| Trump Emerges From A Big Fake Christmas Fireplace, And The Jokes Write Themselves Posted: 26 Nov 2018 09:43 PM PST  President Donald Trump made an unusual entrance at a rally in Biloxi,
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| California's deadliest wildfire finally tamed Posted: 25 Nov 2018 08:33 PM PST  The deadliest and most destructive fire in California's history was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday. The so-called Camp Fire, which broke out on November 8, is so far known to have killed 85 people. The Butte County Sheriff's department said that they had mistakenly added two people to an earlier death toll of 87.
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| Best Cyber Monday travel deals: Expedia and Hotwire coupons, flight sales, Amtrak savings, and more Posted: 26 Nov 2018 06:36 AM PST  The only thing we love more than traveling to a cool new location is finding a great flight deal that'll get us there for less. (Hotel deals and coupon codes to save on car rentals and fun excursions are also pretty great.) SEE ALSO: Best Cyber Monday deals on iPad, Instant Pot, Bose headphones This Cyber Monday, we're shopping for cheap flights to Cairo, saving on train tickets at Amtrak, and booking hotels for less thanks to some awesome deals. We'll keep updating this post as we find more ways to save, so check back and get the latest info right here. In the meantime, here are the best Cyber Monday travel deals we're loving right now: Amtrak is having a "Track Friday" sale Through Cyber Monday, shop discounted train tickets at Amtrak.com and save 30% on most routes nationwide. Sample one-way destination sales: Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA for $29 New York, NY to Philadelphia, PA for $29 New York, NY to Boston, MA for $39 New York, NY to Washington, DC for $39 Chicago, IL to Washington, DC for $71 Chicago, IL to New York, NY for $76 Chicago, IL to Denver, CO for $79 Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR for $85 Los Angeles, CA to Seattle, WA for $85 Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL for $125 Richmond, VA to Washington, DC for $19 Eugene, OR to Portland, OR for $21 Shop all Amtrak deals at amtrak.com Expedia Cyber Monday coupons Starting at 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET) on Cyber Monday, Expedia will be featuring 90% off app coupons on select hotels and $100 off coupons on select flights. They'll feature new coupons every hour during Cyber Monday through 3 p.m. PT (6 p.m. ET). Get an extra $20 off on things to do with coupon 20BLACKCYBER: Must book an activity for $150 or more. Limited quantity, while supplies last. Shop all flight deals for Cyber Monday Shop all hotel deals for Cyber Monday Keep checking back — we'll highlight all the best Expedia Cyber Monday deals and coupons here. Hotwire Cyber Monday coupon Get 11% off every Hot Rate hotel with coupon code CYBERSALE: no minimum booking and travel any time. Use coupon at checkout by 11:59 p.m. PT on Cyber Monday. Shop all deals on hotels, cars, flights, and more at hotwire.com Alaska Airlines Shop reduced fares across 475 city pairs on sale from $39 one way, including Mexico from $99 one way and Hawaii from $149 one way. More deal highlights include: San Jose to Burbank from $39 one way Los Angeles to Las Vegas from $39 one way Portland to Seattle from $54 one way Chicago to Los Angeles from $99 one way San Diego to Puerto Vallarta from $99 one way Oakland to Kona from $149 one way All flights can be booked via alaskaair.com United Chase cardholders can get up to 50% off and non-cardholders can get up to 40% off. Book for travel between January 13, 2019 and March 28, 2019. Shop all flight deals at united.com Emirates Shop round-trip airfares starting at $449. Deal highlights include: Newark to Athens from $529 round trip New York to Milan from $479 round trip New York to Johannesburg from $959 round trip Boston to Cairo from $909 round trip Chicago to Delhi from $889 round trip Los Angeles to Cairo from $909 round trip All flights can be booked via emirates.com Air New Zealand Economy highlights include: Los Angeles to London from $455 Los Angeles to Rarotonga, Cook Islands from $545 Los Angeles or San Francisco to Sydney from $725 Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand $775 for travel Nov-Dec, Jan-June & July-Sept San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand from $795 for travel Nov-Dec, Feb-June & July-Sept Houston to Auckland, New Zealand from $995 for travel Nov-Dec, Feb-June & July-Sept Chicago to Auckland, New Zealand from $1,095 for travel Nov-Dec, Feb-June & July-Sept Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia $725 for travel Jan-March, July-Sep San Francisco to Sydney, Australia from $725 for travel Jan-March, July-Sep Houston to Sydney, Australia from $975 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep Chicago to Sydney, Australia from $1,075 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep Los Angeles to London, England from $455 for travel Jan-Apr, Sep-Oct Los Angeles to Rarotonga, Cook Islands from $545 for travel Feb-Oct Premium Economy deal highlights: Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand $1,975 for travel Nov-Dec, Jan-June & July-Sept San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand from $1,975 for travel Nov-Dec, Jan-June & July-Sept Houston to Auckland, New Zealand from $2,075 for travel Nov-Dec, Jan-June & July-Sept Chicago to Auckland, New Zealand from $2,275 for travel Nov-Dec, Jan-June & July-Sept Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia $2,075 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep San Francisco to Sydney, Australia from $2,075 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep Houston to Sydney, Australia from $2,275 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep Chicago to Sydney, Australia from $2,475 for travel Jan-Jun, July-Sep Los Angeles to London, England from $1,275 for travel Jan-May & Sep-Oct Los Angeles to Rarotonga, Cook Islands from $1,195 for travel Apr-Oct Shop all flight deals at airnewzealand.com . More ways to save: Find deals on flights, hotels, cars, and packages at Travelocity Save on thousands of flights at Priceline More deals: Cyber Monday 2018 Best Cyber Monday deals on iPad, Instant Pot, Bose headphones Best travel deals: Save on flights and hotels with these coupon codes Best TV deals: Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba Best laptop and tablet deals: iPads, MacBooks, Dell laptops, Amazon Fire tablets Best Instant Pot deals: Shop models that rarely go on sale Amazon deals: Xbox One X, Echo Show, Dyson, and more Walmart deals: Instant Pot, GoPro, Beats, Apple iPad, and 4K smart TVs
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| These Are 6 of the Best Synthetic Oils for Protecting Your Engine Posted: 27 Nov 2018 06:20 AM PST |
| College-built restomod Ford Sedan is too cool for school Posted: 27 Nov 2018 04:47 AM PST  This bespoke 1933 Ford Sedan hot rod was built by students of the Metropolitan Community College in Nebraska – and it's being sold at auction to raise funds for more projects
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| What Facebook Really Doesn’t Want You to Talk About Posted: 27 Nov 2018 09:14 AM PST  In Tuesday's hearing at the ludicrously named International Grand Committee on Disinformation and 'fake news' in London, it became clearer than ever what the social network giant is trying to keep out of the public discussion: antitrust. Instead, Richard Allan, Facebook's European lobbying chief, took questions, and the committee ensured there was an empty seat behind a placard with Zuckerberg's name on it — a barely disguised effort to generate a photo opportunity for the morning newspapers. Allan seemed willing to give ground on regulation, but with caveats.
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| Keystone XL pipeline builder asks judge to allow some work Posted: 26 Nov 2018 03:38 PM PST  HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The company that wants to build the Keystone XL pipeline is asking a judge to change his order blocking the project to allow pre-construction work to continue, such as purchasing materials and finalizing contracts.
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| European politicians call for new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:05 PM PST  A Russian minister said further sanctions would solve nothing and that the incident should not be used to derail the Minsk accord, which aims to end fighting in eastern Ukraine between Kiev's forces and pro-Russian separatist rebels. Russian assets have come under pressure on financial markets amid concerns that possible new sanctions could hurt the economy, though the rouble on Tuesday clawed back some earlier losses as investors bet any sanctions would not be swift. Russia opened fire on the Ukrainian boats and then seized them and their crews on Sunday near Crimea - which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
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| The Latest: Saudi prince gets warm welcome in Egypt Posted: 27 Nov 2018 03:31 AM PST  BERLIN (AP) — The Latest on the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi (all times local):
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| Trump Rips Robert Mueller As 'Prosecutor Gone Rogue' After Paul Manafort Complaint Posted: 27 Nov 2018 05:14 AM PST  President Donald Trump lobbed fresh insults at special counsel Robert Mueller
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| Scientists, officials in China abhor gene editing that geneticist claims Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:36 AM PST  More than 100 scientists said in an open letter the use of CRISPR-Cas9 technology to edit the genes of human embryos was risky, unjustified and harmed the reputation and development of the biomedical community in China. In videos posted online, scientist He Jiankui defended what he said he had achieved - embryonic gene editing to help protect twin baby girls born this month from infection with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. "The biomedical ethics review for this so-called research exists in name only.
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| ‘Big Brother’ Christmas Abbott Posts Sweet Thanksgiving Pic With Son After ‘Most Challenging Year’ Of Her Life Posted: 26 Nov 2018 03:07 AM PST  Christmas Abbott is giving thanks to family and friends as she celebrates her first Thanksgiving as a mom. The Big Brother alum, who memorably made it to finale night on the 19th season of the CBS reality show even while recovering from a serious foot injury that left her ineligible to participate in several of the show's competitions, took to Instagram to share a new photo with her newborn son, Loyal Atticus. In the caption, Abbott thanked her family—both blood-related and chosen— for "stepping up" and helping her through "the most challenging year" of her life.
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| 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab Is Good Enough to Lure Away Ford and Chevy Loyalists Posted: 26 Nov 2018 01:25 PM PST  Its refined driving manners and gorgeous interior make a compelling argument for breaking ranks.
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| 5 products to make winter a bit more bearable Posted: 27 Nov 2018 02:00 AM PST  Winter is coming — but at this point, it's already starting to feel like Jack Frost is determined to have everyone freezing their buns off. And it's not like we can all pretend to be Elsa from Frozen. The cold bothers us anyway, and in every way. To help you survive the chilly season, we're offering deals in the Mashable Shop on products that make the cold easier to overcome — or tolerate, at least. Saltnets Snow and Ice Melting Mat: 20% off Avoid slipping and sliding on your doorstep with this heated mat. Designed to release a proprietary mix of proven melting agents, it prevents the accumulation of snow on your walkway or driveway and saves you the trouble of having to shovel every morning. It's also made from non-toxic materials, making it 100% pet-friendly. Buy now: $39.99, lowered from $49.99. Image: Saltnets Saltnets Snow & Ice Melting Mat — $39.99 See Details CC Chic Winter Knit Beanie: 67% off Just because you have to commit to layers and layers of clothing, doesn't mean you have to forego style. You can still look cute while stuck inside a coat burrito, you know? This beanie comes in four fun and versatile shades — light pink, beige, charcoal, and black — to complement and add a colorful flair to any of your outfits. Made from 50% cotton and 50% acrylic material, it will keep your head warm and cozy all winter long. Buy now: $13, lowered from $39.99. Image: CC Chic Brand Beanie Hat CC Chic Winter Knit Beanie — $13 See Details iPM Leather Touchscreen Gloves: 72% off You can now text and scroll away without feeling like Jack Frost is sawing off your fingers. These sleek, faux-leather gloves will keep your hands toasty while still letting you spill all the #tea in your group chat. It also features a coral fleece interior that's so cozy, you might never want to take off your gloves again. Buy now: $18.99, lowered from $69.99. Image: iPM iPM Touchscreen Gloves — $18.99 See Details Knit Touchscreen Gloves: 42% off If faux-leather is not your style, these minimalistic knit gloves might be more up your alley. They're made from conductive material on the palm and fingers to provide touchscreen capability and a better grip. With these on your hands, you can scroll, tap, swipe, and slide to your heart's content. Buy now: $10.99, lowered from $19. Image: TRNDLabs Knit Touchscreen Gloves — $10.99 See Details Car Windshield Reversible Cover Protector (set of two): 73% off Make sure you keep your ride safe from snow. Compatible with cars, trucks, and SUVs, this reversible cover protector guards your windshield against harsh winter conditions and helps keep heat in. Meanwhile, the other side reflects the summer sun and keeps your car's interior chilly. Whether you use it in the winter or summer, this protector is the simplest and cheapest way to control your car's climate. Buy now: $16, lowered from $60. Image: Mashable Shop Car Windshield Reversible Cover Protector: 2-Pack See Details
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