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The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

Casio turns back time with the G-Shock that started it all

Here you can see the original 1983 G-Shock (left) compared to the DW-5000R recreation (right). | Image: Casio

It’s been 41 years since Casio debuted the very first G-Shock digital watch, and its latest timepiece is the brand’s most faithful recreation to date. The new G-Shock DW-5000R is visually near-identical to the original DW-5000C launched in 1983 — right down to the length, and dimple positioning on the watch strap.

The rugged appeal of the original DW-5000C carries plenty...

Fast Company

Shannon Cudd

How to watch the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade live online or on TV, including free options

The balloon-filled event begins on Thursday morning in New York City. Here’s how cord-cutters can stream it live.

Since 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been entertaining the masses while the turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce are being prepared. On paper, that makes 2024 the centennial year, but the parade did not take place from 1942-44 because of World War II, so the big 100th birthday is still a couple years away.

Fast Company

Elizabeth Segran

Black Friday doesn’t have to be an environmental disaster. These 5 brands are doing things differently

Black Friday is an environmental catastrophe. These brands offer alternative approaches.

Black Friday transforms consumerism into a blood sport. Even before the Thanksgiving meal is over, Americans are scanning brands’ websites for promotions. The day itself is the biggest day of the year for in-person shopping, as people brave the crowds to score deals.

Wired Top Stories

John Gowlett

The Whole Story of How Humans Evolved From Great Apes

The picture of human evolution has changed repeatedly and dramatically over the past half century, shaped by waves of new fossil discovery, technology, and scientific techniques.

Wired Top Stories

Nick Stockton

Tryptophan Isn’t What Puts You Under on Thanksgiving. It’s the Carbs

Turkey takes the blame for you ending up as a crumpled mess on the couch, but the real culprits are elsewhere on your plate.

Mashable

Target Thanksgiving hours: When its open and when youll need to shop online

Black Friday is pretty much here, ready to kick off on Nov. 29 — but like many other retailers, Target already kicked off its official sale.

Target has a bunch of of deals to shop, but are the stores actually open? Here's everything you need to know about when you'll need to stick to online shopping — which, let's be real, is the best thing you can do during heated Thanksgiving dinners.

Are Target stores open on Thanksgiving?

On Thanksgiving (Nov. 28), Target's 2,000 stores across the U.S....

SBNation.com

David Fucillo

Full list of Week 13 straight-up picks with confidence levels

We make picks for all 16 NFL games with levels of confidence ahead of Week 13.

Thanksgiving is upon us and for a one week, we’re back to a full slate of games. The NFL wraps up bye weeks next week, but for Week 13, we get a full slate of games. It opens with the Thanksgiving tripleheader, moves on to Raiders-Chiefs on Black Friday, 11 games on Sunday, and then Browns-Broncos to wrap things up on Monday Night Football.

This week marks the first time this season we’ll have playoff...

SBNation.com

David Fucillo

Week 13 NFL Survivor pool strategy with safe, value, trap picks, plus an upset special

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It’s time to figure out your Survivor picks for the 2024 season. We’ll break down safe, value, and trap picks heading into Week 13.

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! And happy last week of November for those who don’t! Whether or not one chooses to celebrate Thanksgiving, we all get a busy week of football. It starts with the Thanksgiving tripleheader, continues with a Black Friday game on Amazon Prime Video, and closes with our...

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Kyle Buchanan and Erik Carter

Danielle Deadwyler Goes Deep in “The Piano Lesson”

After breaking through with “Till,” the actress delivers another formidable performance. Still, when it comes to Hollywood, she’d rather keep some distance.

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Julia Jacobs

After Five Generations, a Family Gave Back the Treasures in its Closet

The descendants of a 19th-century federal official decided to return a prized collection of heirlooms to a descendant of a Lakota leader, Chief Spotted Tail.

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John Eligon

President João Lourenco of Angola Discusses Biden’s Upcoming Visit

President João Lourenço of Angola has worked hard to strengthen his country’s partnership with the United States and says the recent election won’t derail that.

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Michael Schwirtz, Muyi Xiao and Riley Mellen

E.U. Vessels Surround Anchored Chinese Ship After Cables Are Severed in Baltic Sea

Multiple countries are investigating and the authorities in Europe say they have not ruled out sabotage. But U.S. intelligence officials have assessed that the cables were not cut deliberately.

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John Yoon

Stowaway Travels on Flight From New York to Paris, Officials Say

A Delta Air Lines pilot announced on a trip from New York to Paris that there was an extra passenger. The airline said it was working with the authorities to investigate the flight.

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Pamela Paul

Grandma Foods

The comforts of eating like an old person.

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Jacob Dreyer

Is Communist China Coming for Your Turkey, Too?

China’s push to develop alternative proteins is not a threat to America. It’s good for the planet.

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Daniela J. Lamas

What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood

The uncertainty before making a decision about having kids is the hardest part.

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Maureen Dowd

My Brother Is Doing the Trump Dance

Kevin sighs happily and sleeps easily while I’m holding my breath.

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Mitch Smith and Graham Dickie

This 22-Foot Turkey Roosts in a Region of Roadside Giants

Big Tom is a beloved landmark in his Minnesota hometown. Across the Midwest, small places take pride in having the largest of just about anything.

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Mike Dang

Are Airline Loyalty Programs Worth It?

Some travelers, frustrated with changing airline rewards programs, have stopped chasing status and adopted different strategies when booking flights and using credit cards.

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