Shoppers beware: Despite all the deals this week, there are some items you’re better off waiting to purchase. Source
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When are the best video game deals? It might surprise you
Shopping experts say two days after Christmas is the best way to score savings on consumer electronics like video game consoles. Source
TikTok unblocks teen’s account after criticizing China detention camps
The Chinese-owned video app said it would review its policies and blamed “human moderation error” after a 17-year-old who denounced Chinese detention camps was locked out of her account. Source
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Trump reveals peace talks with Taliban have resumed; Veterans helping elementary school with overdue maintenance. Source
“Bomb cyclone” and snow cause travel delays on Thanksgiving
The storm — which was blamed for one death and hundreds of canceled flights — pushed east into South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Source
Kim Jung Un advances nuclear threat with 2 missile launches
On Thursday, North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un is expressing “great satisfaction” following the launch of two short-range ballistic missiles and the system used to fire them. The news proved unsettling to the U.S. and its allies. Ramy Inocencio reports. Source
Families face aftermath of Texas power plant explosion
On Thursday, officials confirmed progress is being made in a large fire at a Texas chemical plant. Explosions rocked the facility in Port Neches on Wednesday and 50,000 people were told to evacuate. Omar Villafranca reports. Source
“Bomb cyclone” gives Thanksgiving travelers a headache
Snowstorms and blizzards are causing delays for those looking to travel this Thanksgiving. CBS News climate change and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli has the latest forecast. Source
Veterans helping elementary school with overdue maintenance
In Texas, a group of veterans who finished their official service are now activated by a personal calling. Janet Shamlian has their story. Source
Prosecco vineyards threatened by climate change
Thanksgiving means turkey for a lot of people, but many try to pair it with a nice bottle of bubbly. There is a world of sparkling choices, and Prosecco from Italy is a best seller. Drought and erratic weather are threatening the grapes used to make it. Seth Doane reports. Source