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Here are the best Black Friday deals you can grab for under $30

Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is one of the better Echo speakers available — and it’s down to just $22.99. | Image: Amazon

Combing through the deluge of Black Friday deals can be a daunting task, but the most affordable end of the spectrum is always a good place to start. In fact, we’re already seeing plenty of discounts available on budget-friendly gadgets and goodies ahead of the holiday, much of which can be had for under $30. You’re not just getting junk, either.

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Give Barbara Taylor Bradford, the Queen of Romance Novels, Her Due

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Four Opinion Writers Visit Oz and Ask: Who’s Really ‘Wicked’?

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The Inverted Morality of MAGA

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For Two Dapper ‘Nutcracker’ Princes, It’s Showtime

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Hochul Tries to Meet New York’s Climate Goals Without Provoking Trump

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WSA, A Manhattan Office Tower Becomes an Unlikely ‘It’ Building

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Nursing Home Industry Wants Trump to Rescind Staffing Mandate

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Art Collector Who Bought a $6 Million Banana Offers to Buy 100,000 More

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Here Are the Risks When Zoos Pay for Endangered Species

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Millions of Dollars to Protect Pandas Was Spent by China on Roads and Buildings

A Times investigation found that zoos knew conservation money went toward apartment buildings and roads. But they wanted to keep displaying pandas, so nobody looked too closely.

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How the Bonne Maman Advent Calendar Became a Hot Commodity

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How Long Do Thanksgiving Leftovers Last?

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Holiday Shopping Season Separates Winning Retailers From Losers

Consumers are seeking deals and being choosier about their spending in the crucial final weeks of the year, executives say.

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