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Walmart Labor Day 2023 sale: The best deals
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There’s no shortage of deals at Walmart for Labor Day weekend. You can find rollbacks and specials on furniture, tech, home goods and so much more right now. There’s even a new discount on the crave-worthy Apple Watch Series 8.
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The best Labor Day deals at Walmart
Looking for a great Labor Day deal? We found plenty. Here are some of the best deals at the Walmart Labor Day sale.
Best Labor Day patio deal: Get a 4-piece patio set for $209 and up
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Looking to revamp your outdoor sanctuary? Head on over to the Walmart website. We found a really fantastic Labor Day deal on a top-rated rattan patio set under $250. CBS Essentials readers are going crazy for it: It’s our bestselling patio deal of 2023 by far.
This 4.6-star rated patio set by Costway that includes two single chairs with cushions (23.5” x 25” x 31”), a loveseat with cushion (43.5” x 25”x 31”) and a tempered glass-top coffee table (35” x 18” x 17.5”). The washable cushions are available four colors: turquoise, red, navy and black. Price varies by color.
Says one Walmart reviewer: “This patio furniture looks great and is very comfortable. All the pieces and hardware were clearly marked and the assembly instructions were easy to follow. Very well satisfied.”
Why we like the Rattan patio set:
- Features a strong frame made with high-quality rattan.
- Comes with clear instructions for easy assembly.
- Five cushion color options.
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm): $310 (save $90)
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The Apple Watch Series 8 is a durable smartwatch that is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant. For regular smartwatch users, it packs just about every feature you could ask for into a compact, comfortable-to-wear package.
The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor. It also comes with a new crash detection feature, which detects where the wearer is in a severe car crash and alerts emergency services.
You can also tap into yoga, meditation and other workout programs via Apple Fitness+. (Apple Fitness+ is a subscription service. It costs $9.99 a month; Apple Watch buyers get the first month free.)
The Apple Watch Series 8 is the obvious choice for anyone who doesn’t need any of the Apple Watch Ultra’s ridiculously long feature list. It’s just right, and a great upgrade from the previous line’s offerings. It’s also more affordable and frequently goes on sale.
Note that the Apple Watch is largely incompatible with Android-based smartphones.
Why we like the Apple Watch 8:
Apple AirPods (2nd generation): $99 (save $30)
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The second-generation Apple AirPods may not be the latest model, but they’re still one of the most sought-after earbuds on the market. Retailing for $129 at Apple, Amazon currently has them listed for $99.
These are some of the most versatile earbuds you can buy if you’re a regular iOS user. They also happen to be iconic in the way that only Apple products are. You know right away when someone is using an Apple device, and they offer that status symbol we’ve come to expect.
But beyond that, these are great earbuds that are perfect for tossing in your bag and heading out into the world. They just connect when you need them. There’s no frustrating need to pair them.
These earbuds boast more than 24 hours of total listening time with the wireless charging case, a fool-proof one-tap setup for Apple device owners and a low-latency wireless connection for full immersion when consuming movies and music.
If you’re in need of an everyday set of earbuds that look and feel premium, these are a great and affordable option.
Why we like the Apple AirPods (2nd Generation):
- Their clear and high-quality sound makes for immersive listening.
- They feature one-tap setup and intuitive controls for better convenience.
- They have an impressive battery life of over 24 hours with the charging case, and quick charging for on-the-go.
Mr. Coffee iced and hot coffee maker: $30 (save $17)
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Say goodbye to watery iced coffee. This Mr. Coffee coffee maker includes an integrated measuring system that makes it easy to brew the perfect ratio of coffee to ice.
“[The coffee maker is] easy to use, easy to clean and a nice compact size,” wrote one reviewer. “Iced coffee is perfect! I customize my drinks exactly as I like. This purchase will pay for itself very quickly by not spending five plus dollars at Starbucks or Dunkin.'”
It normally retails for $47 at Walmart, but right now you can score it for $30.
Why we like Mr. Coffee iced and hot coffee maker:
- This device can brew iced coffee in less than four minutes.
- You don’t need a pod to brew coffee.
- You get more bang for your buck: The device includes a reusable tumbler, lid and straw.
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Charges against Georgia high school shooter’s dad echo precedent set in historic Crumbley case
(CBS DETROIT) – The father of the 14-year-old accused of killing two students and two teachers at a Georgia high school was charged in connection with the shooting. His charges follow in the wake of the convictions of two Michigan parents after a school shooting carried out by their child.
Colin Gray, 54, has been charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder and eight counts of cruelty to children, in the shooting that happened at Apalachee High School Wednesday morning. The 14-year-old suspect was charged with four counts of felony murder.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said the charges come from Colin Gray “knowingly allowing his son to possess a weapon.” The father was in court Friday morning, where a judge told him he could face up to 180 years in prison if convicted on all counts.
The father of the shooting suspect being charged comes after the historic case of James and Jennifer Crumbley, who were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter, becoming the first parents in the U.S. to be convicted in a mass school shooting carried out by their child.
James and Jennifer Crumbley were held responsible for their roles in the Oxford High School shooting that killed four students — Justin Shilling, Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre and Hana St. Juliana — and injured seven other people on Nov. 30, 2021.
During their trials, the prosecution argued that the Crumbley parents ignored their son’s mental health needs and purchased the gun that he used in the shooting.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, the prosecutor in the Crumbley case who set the precedent for prosecuting parents in mass school shootings, reacted to the news that the Georgia suspect’s father was charged in an interview with CNN Thursday.
“My reaction is rage because you know it the prosecution of the Crumbleys was never, ever meant to be a floodgate of charges against parents, because it was such an egregious set of facts,” said McDonald. “I share the emotions of the entire country that, even after that well-publicized case, we’re still here.”
Former federal prosecutor and defense attorney Rick Convertino, appearing on CBS News Detroit to discuss the shooting at Apalachee before it was revealed that the shooter’s father had been charged, noted the differences between the gun laws in Georgia and Michigan and claimed “gun culture” is different in Georgia than it is in Michigan. Georgia passed a law in 2022 that allowed residents to carry without a permit, which means adults do not need to have a permit to buy or carry buy rifles, shotguns or handguns.
One of the most significant differences, according to Convertino, is with the gun storage laws. “In Georgia, there’s no specific child-preventive act that requires the guns to be secured and safe from unrestricted children to have access to it,” said Convertino.
There is also no gun lock law in Georgia or any “red flag” laws that allow for the removal of guns from someone who is determined to be a risk for harming themselves or other people. Georgia’s laws are among the least strict in the nation, according to a CBS News analysis.
“We’ve seen this 14-year-old shooter had made threats a year before. The father apparently said to the police that he bought the AR-style weapon for a Christmas present for his minor child,” Kris Brown, president of gun control advocacy organization Brady, told CBS News’ Natalie Brand, drawing a parallel to the Crumbley case.
Brown said Colin Gray’s arrest and the convictions of James and Jennifer Crumbley send a message.
“If you have a firearm in the home, you better safely store that firearm, or you will have a risk if something happens of being criminally charged,” she said.
Michigan’s new gun safety laws went into effect in February, a little over two years after the Oxford High School shooting.
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