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Walmart just announced a rival Amazon Prime Day sale in October: What to know about the Holiday Deals event
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Amazon’s October Prime Day sale is right around the corner, but it’s not the only holiday kickoff sale you need to know about. Walmart’s competing sale, the Holiday Deals event, will be held from Oct. 8-13 this year. It will include must-see deals on electronics, home, fashion, the best toys of Christmas 2024 and more. We’re talking top brands like Sony, Lego, Bissell and more.
Learn more about Walmart’s rival October Prime Day sale ahead.
When is Walmart’s October Prime Day sale, the Holiday Deals event?
Paid Walmart+ members get exclusive early access to the Holiday Deals event on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at midnight ET. That’s 12 hours earlier than the general public.
Everyone else can shop the sale online starting October 8 at 12 p.m. ET; the sale starts in stores on Wednesday, October 9. The sale goes through October 13, meaning there are six days of deals to shop, unlike Amazon’s two days.
Do you need to be a Walmart+ member to shop the Walmart Holiday Deals event?
Unlike Amazon’s sale, you don’t need to be a Walmart+ member to get the lowest price. That said, paid Walmart+ members get to shop the Holiday Deals event early, giving you access to deals that might otherwise be sold out by the time the general public can shop.
Right now, you can start a 30-day free trial of Walmart+, or sign up annually for $98. If you’re on government assistance, you can even get 50% off. Note that to gain early access to these deals, you need to be a paying member of Walmart+.
Walmart+ offers free two-day shipping on purchases made on Walmart.com, plus a host of other discounts on prescription drugs, gasoline and more. Walmart+ members can also get same-day delivery of purchases from their local store (where available), including groceries like milk and eggs.
Walmart+ subscribers also receive access to the Paramount+ streaming service at no extra cost. The included plan is the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential tier, perfect for watching NFL games live this fall.
For some relief to your bank account, consider becoming a Walmart+ member for a discount on gas. Walmart+ members get 10 cents off of gas at more than 14,000 Exxon, Mobil, Walmart, & Murphy stations nationwide. You simply scan the QR code that appears on the Walmart gas station pump screen to get started and save cash. Walmart+ members can also enjoy member prices at Sam’s Club fuel centers.
If Walmart+ members buy tires at Walmart, they can get free flat tire repair at Walmart’s Auto Care Centers and will receive a free road hazard warranty. Since Walmart tends to have tons of major tire deals throughout the year, this is a nice benefit for Walmart+ members living near a Walmart Auto Care Center (they are typically attached to Walmart stores).
What will be on sale at Walmart’s competing October Prime Day event?
Walmart has already announced some of what will be included in the Holiday Deals event in October. Some highlights include:
- 98″ Roku TV: $1,498
- Lego Disney Stitch toy building kit: $52, was $65 ($13 savings)
- Bissell Little Green Pro portable carpet cleaner: $109, was $153 ($44 savings)
- GTRacing gaming chair with footrest and adjustable headrest: $100, was $250 ($150 savings)
- Better Homes and Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin scented wooden wick jar candle (14 oz.): $5, was $11 ($6 savings)
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Pizza Fire Delivery Van: $29, was $49.15 ($20 savings)
- Frigidaire refrigerator, Platinum Series with stainless look: $198, was $499 ($301 savings)
- Ororo Heated Fleece Hoodie for men and women with battery: $105, was $150 ($45 savings)
- Restored Apple MacBook Air bundle: $226, was $279 ($53 savings)
- Dr. J Professional HEPA air purifier: $70, was $180 ($110 savings)
- 24V two-seater ride-on Ford Bronco Raptor with remote control: $330, was $500 ($170 savings)
- MSI thin 15.6-inch i5 3050 16GB/512GB gaming laptop: $599, was $699 ($100 savings)
- Sharpie permanent markers limited-edition set, assorted colors (60 ct.): $39, was $49 ($10 savings)
- Hart 215 piece mechanics tool set, multiple drive: $98, was $158 ($60 savings)
- Swisstech 24-inch Excursion travel duffel, Blue/Grey: $5, was $35 ($30 savings)
- George men’s long sleeve tees: $5, was $7 ($2 savings)
- Wonder Nation boys jeans and girls fashion jeggings: $10, was $14 ($4 savings)
The best deals at Walmart ahead of its rival October Prime Day sale
Walmart always has great deals, so there’s no need to wait until the Holiday Deals event to score steals on tech, home goods and more. Check out some of the best deals available at Walmart now.
Samsung 65″ QN90C Neo QLED 4K smart TV: $1,298 (save 54%)
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If you’re looking for a TV that brings your movies and games to life, the 2023 Samsung QN90C is definitely worth checking out. Samsung fans love this TV for its Quantum Dot tech and HDR+, which make everything pop with deep blacks, bright whites and colors that look so real you’ll feel like you’re right there.
One of the coolest things about this TV is its AI upscaling. It can take older shows and movies that aren’t in 4K and make them look way sharper and more detailed. So, even if you’re bingeing on some classic sitcoms or old-school flicks, the TV’s technology will make them look better than ever. Plus, the anti-glare screen is a lifesaver if you’ve got a lot of light in your room.
Another great feature is the wide viewing angle. No more fighting over who gets to sit in the sweet spot! Everyone can enjoy a great view from anywhere on the couch. And with the Object Tracking Sound+, the audio follows the action on the screen.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones: Save $115
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Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM5s are Sony’s top-of-the-line consumer headphones that offer noise canceling and spatial audio. They feature up to a 30-hour battery life and produce incredibly clear and robust audio.
One feature we love about these headphones is their support for DSEE Extreme. This tech upscales compressed digital audio files in real time to restore sounds that would otherwise be lost to compression. These headphones also support multipoint connectivity and Google’s Fast Pair feature.
The WH-1000XM5 headphones offer superior sound quality and use Sony’s noise-cancellation technology to eliminate unwanted ambient noise. When supported, the 360 Reality Audio sounds terrific.
These headphones are currently $285, reduced from $400.
LG 65″ OLED Evo C2 4K UHD smart TV: Save $908
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This 65-inch LG Evo C2 OLED TV offers a bright and particularly brilliant screen that can display more than one billion colors with satisfying contrast. This makes for a lifelike viewing experience from a TV that was originally released back in 2002.
This model uses LG’s a7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K to automatically optimize picture and sound quality. Plus, you get support for Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos.
This LG OLED smart TV runs using WebOS and has a slim profile and sleek design. If you’re looking for a TV that fits into more modern decor, this one is the perfect size for an average-sized room. And if you buy it now, you can save $908 on your purchase.
Samsung Q-Series Q900C 11.1.4ch wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar and rear speakers: Save $874
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Here’s your chance to save big when you purchase this bestselling Samsung Q900C surround sound system. It’s designed to work seamlessly with any Samsung smart TV, but it’s also compatible with any other smart TV from any brand.
Imagine filling your TV room with 22 powerful speakers designed to wrap you in sound. Well, you can expect that and more from the Samsung Q-Series Q990C surround sound system.
The soundbar alone offers 11 front-facing speakers. Using the Adaptive Sound function, the Q990C optimizes audio in real-time to ensure dialogue can be heard clearly. For gamers, thanks to the Game Mode Pro feature, when you plug in a gaming console, the sound system automatically adjusts to provide the most immersive audio possible when playing your favorite games.
Whether you’re watching TV, movies or sports, the Q990C offers a loud, clear and overall impressive listening experience. Included with the system is a remote control and wall mounting kit.
This system is currently $1,025, reduced from $1,899.
Samsung 65″ Class OLED S90C 4K smart TV: $1,498 (save 55%)
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This smart TV delivers stunning native 4K viewing and uses AI-powered upscaling to make lower-resolution content look sharper than ever.
Thanks to its OLED display, you’ll get remarkably deep blacks, vibrant colors and impressive brightness. HDR support adds crisp, smooth images. This is a slightly older model of this TV, but the S90 series continues to be a CBS Essentials favorite.
As with all Samsung TVs, you get plenty of free live and on-demand programming, provided by Samsung. When you pair this TV with any Samsung soundbar or surround sound system, you can take advantage of Q-Symphony to utilize both the TV’s built-in speakers and the speakers you connect to the TV to generate a much more robust sound.
Plus, you can easily connect your favorite console gaming system to the TV, or play online games via a service like Nvidia GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass, using your favorite handheld controller that pairs directly to the TV.
Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum: Save $124
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The Dyson V8 is a great vacuum, and one of the best, most reliable stick vacuums you’ll find when it comes to the Dyson line. It offers super powerful suction, lightweight maneuverability and more, with 40 minutes of run time per charge.
Not only does the vacuum look cool, but it has a great brush tool with a cleaner that can deep clean carpets and hard floors. It uses hair removal vanes to break through long hair and pet hair alike, so the vacuum won’t get tripped up when you run it.
It can convert to a small handheld vacuum that you can use to reach those tiny nooks and crannies all over your home. Plus, it comes with a set of four accessories you can use to make tidying up a bit easier.
If you need to clean up pet hair or other debris in hard-to-reach places, this stick vacuum can help get the job done. It’s on sale for $396, reduced from $520 now.
Idoo electric spin scrubber: $32 (save 71%)
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Is your bathroom overdue for a cleaning? Bring a power scrubber into the mix and you’ll never have a better-looking shower and toilet — or kitchen, for that matter. Not only that, but letting this cleaning tool do all the grunt work for you will mean less fatigue and back pain in the long run.
This cordless electric cleaning brush has a motor that runs at 435 RPM to effortlessly cut through the most stubborn stains you can bring it. It’s great to be used anywhere you have tile, shower glass, hard floor, and patio furniture. Plus, it has five types of brush heads to facilitate better cleaning.
You can get it from Walmart for just $32, a huge 71% price cut from its list price of $110.
Vavsea immersion hand blender: $30 (save 70%)
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This hand blender set offers incredible value for its price. It comes with four attachments, including a whisk (perfect for beating eggs), a blender (great for pureeing soups), a chopper (very effective at mincing garlic and onions) and a milk frother, the latter of which is essential for those of us who like to make our lattes cappuccinos at home.
The immersion blender also has 12 speed settings, allowing you to customize your mixes further, and a cup for the chopper setting. What’s more, all the attachments are dishwasher-safe.
The Vavsea immersion hand blender has a 4.4-star rating on Walmart. One reviewer said this product “deserves 10 stars,” adding: “I have no idea why it has taken me this long to get an immersion blender, but I’m glad this was my first one. I was so impressed with the power this thing has.”
This hand blender is currently, $30, reduced from $100.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione expected to waive extradition on Thursday
HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — Luigi Mangione, charged in the early December murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could be back in New York sooner rather than later.
An attorney for Mangione told CBS News New York on Wednesday he will waive extradition at his hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning. That could put the suspect in front of a New York City judge for an arraignment on murder charges within hours.
“If he waives extradition, that should be quite quick,” said Anna Cominsky, a professor at New York Law School. “The idea is we want to be able to get him over here to answer the charges that are pending here in New York, so in a matter of a day or two at most.”
Cominsky was asked what the benefit would be of Mangione waiving extradition on Thursday.
“The benefit is he gets his New York case to start. We already know that Pennsylvania has said they are not going to move forward with their case until the New York case is completed, and so this means that once he’s here, he can actually be arraigned and the case can begin with respect to his New York charges,” she said.
If for some reason Mangione ends up contesting his extradition, a spokesman said New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will quickly sign a special warrant that could get him back to New York City in a matter of days or weeks.
CBS News New York has learned new details about Mangione’s communication in the Pennsylvania prison where he’s being held. The 26-year-old suspect has received 40 emails and 53 pieces of mail since his arrest last week at an Altoona McDonald’s, and has had 158 deposits into his commissary account. He has also had three visitors. Not from family, but rather his three attorneys, including Manhattan prosecutor-turned-defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo.
Luigi Mangione indicted on murder, terrorism charges
Mangione was indicted Tuesday on 11 charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, in the brazen assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month.
“This was a killing that, it was intended to evoke terror, and we’ve seen that reaction,” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced Tuesday.
“This was a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock, attention and intimidation,” Bragg continued. “It occurred in one of the most bustling parts of our city, threatening the safety of local residents and tourists alike, commuters and business people just starting out on their day.”
The indictment also confirmed the words “deny” and “depose” were written on shell casings found at the scene, and “delay” was written on one of the bullets, an apparent nod to the “three Ds of insurance,” a phase used by critics of the industry.
“We really need to see more, with respect to why is it that the prosecutor believes that they have evidence that supports that terrorism charge. Why is it that they believe that it wasn’t just an intent to kill an individual but also to terrorize others, to put fear in others, which is required in order to substantiate that,” Cominsky said.
“We don’t celebrate murders”
The NYPD flagged what appears to be a wave of online support for Mangione from people expressing anger toward the health care industry, along with serious online threats since Thompson’s murder.
“There is no heroism in what Mangione did. This was a senseless act of violence, it was a cold and calculated crime that stole a life and put New Yorkers at risk,” NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said.
“We don’t celebrate murders and we don’t lionize the killing of anyone, and any attempt to rationalize this is vile, reckless and offensive to our deeply held principles of justice,” Tisch added.
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EPA grants California waiver to ban sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035; Trump administration likely to block
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state’s ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
The EPA granted two waivers to the California Air Resources Board to allow full implementation of its regulation requiring all new car sales to be zero-emission by 2035 and a second rule lowering emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks and off-road vehicles.
The stricter rules would also set interim quotas for zero-emission vehicles. Starting with 2026 models, 35% of new cars, SUVs and small pickups sold in California would be required to be zero-emission vehicles, with quotas increasing each year until 2035.
The quotas would allow 20% of zero-emission cars sold to be plug-in hybrids. The rules would not affect used vehicles, allowing gas-powered car and trucks to remain on the roads.
Other states that have followed California’s lead on stricter emissions rules are weighing whether or not to also adopt the ban on gas cars.
Trump administration seeks to block California rules
California’s strict emission rules will likely see an immediate challenge from the incoming administration. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to bar the state from setting its own rules on emissions, which his first administration did in 2019 by revoking the state’s EPA waiver. The move prompted California and 22 other states to sue the administration, a lawsuit that became moot when President Joe Biden took office and reversed the Trump administration policy.
“Clean cars are here to stay. The Biden-Harris Administration reaffirmed what we’ve known for decades — California can rise to the challenge of protecting our people by cleaning our air and cutting pollution,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom in a prepared statement. “Naysayers like President-elect Trump would prefer to side with the oil industry over consumers and American automakers, but California will continue fostering new innovations in the market.”
Last month, Newsom announced the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration follows through on its threat to eliminate the federal tax credit of $7,500.
Efforts by the incoming administration to block California’s emissions standards will likely prompt a series of legal challenges that could delay any action.
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a narrow case on whether the oil and gas industry has the standing to sue California over its tailpipe emission standards.
California’s battle to cut pollution levels
In granting California the waiver requests, the EPA said its review found that opponents did not meet the burden to show how either program is inconsistent with the federal Clean Air Act.
“California has longstanding authority to request waivers from EPA to protect its residents from dangerous air pollution coming from mobile sources like cars and trucks,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan in a statement. “Today’s actions follow through on EPA’s commitment to partner with states to reduce emissions and act on the threat of climate change.”
California established the country’s first tailpipe emissions standards in 1966 and is the only state eligible for a waiver to the federal Clean Air Act of 1970, giving the EPA the authority to regulate pollution nationwide. The Clean Air Act also allows other states to adopt California’s standards. Since the Clean Air Act was established, the EPA has granted California more than 75 waivers for its vehicle emissions program.
Major automakers such as BMW, Ford, Honda, Stellantis and Volkswagen have adopted California’s current emission rules. Newsom said in a press release Wednesday that millions of Californians and other Americans have already switched to clean vehicles and more than two million zero-emission vehicles have been sold in the state.
Industry group Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which has consistently spoken out against California’s stricter emission rules, said Wednesday it expects President-elect Trump to revoke the waiver in 2025.
“We’ve said the country should have a single, national standard to reduce carbon in transportation, but the question about the general authority of California to establish a vehicle emissions program – and for other states to follow that program – is ultimately something for policymakers and the courts to sort out,” the group said in a press release.
Environmental groups hail EPA decision on California emissions
The advocacy group Earthjustice said the EPA’s decision would mean cars in the state would largely be zero-emission by the 2050s and the rule on heavy-duty truck emissions would “deliver critical health benefits to people affected by the worst polluters on the roads: large diesel trucks.”
“This might read like checking a bureaucratic box, but EPA’s approval is a critical step forward in protecting our lungs from pollution and our wallets from the expenses of combustion fuels,” said Earthjustice director of Right To Zero campaign Part Cort in a press release. “The gradual shift in car sales to zero-emissions models will cut smog and household costs while growing California’s clean energy workforce. Cutting truck pollution will help clear our skies of smog.”
The National Resources Defense Council said in a press release that Congress has long recognized the state’s ability to set stronger emissions standards which has help California spur innovation and save lives.
“These waivers allow California – and states that chose to align with it – to curb the pollution spewing from tailpipes and address the impacts of the climate crisis,” said NRDC director of clean vehicles Kathy Harris. “California decided that transitioning to cleaner and zero-emission vehicles is the best way to address the unique burdens it faces. This is exactly how our system of federalism should work. If other states don’t like California’s approach, they don’t need to follow it. But no one should object to the longstanding authority of states to act to protect their residents.”
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