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Donald Trump provokes riots at rally – and dangerously played videos of Jan 6 insurrection
Elon Musk’s latest project: Defending the QAnon Shaman and his role on Jan. 6
With Tesla’s competition heating up, an impossible-to-meet Neuralink deadline, and tanking Twitter revenues, one would think that Elon Musk has his hands full. But, fresh off publicly demeaning a well-respected former employee and questioning the disability that the worker has, Musk has taken up a new project.
For the past day, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX has taken to Twitter to defend Jacob Chansley, better known as the QAnon Shaman. Chansely is one of the more recognizable figures from the storming of the Capitol building on Jan. 6, 2021, where he and thousands of others attempted to overturn the presidential election results and declare Donald Trump the winner.
“Free Jacob Chansley,” Musk tweeted on Friday about the right-wing conspiracy theorist who joined the pro-Trump mob in breaking into the Capitol building.
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Musk included a video in his post showing Chansley in his now-infamous QAnon Shaman getup including face paint, horned helmet, and fur cap. In the video, Chansley reads out a Trump tweet from the end of the day on Jan. 6 telling his supporters to leave the Capitol and go home. Chansley announces that he’s going to abide by Trump’s request in the clip.
In another tweet, Musk shared an additional clip aired on Fox New’s Tucker Carlson Tonight that shows Chansley following Capitol police as he enters the Senate floor.
“Chansley got 4 years in prison for a non-violent, police-escorted tour!?” Musk said in the tweet, repeating the same language that the Fox News host used in the clip. “Dave Chapelle was violently assaulted on stage by a guy with a knife. That guy got a $3000 fine & no prison time.”
Musk continued his defense of Chansley in replies to other Twitter users.
“Chansley was falsely portrayed in the media as a violent criminal who tried to overthrow the state and who urged others to commit violence,” tweeted Musk. “But here he is urging people to be peaceful and go home.”
“The Capitol Police literally opened the Senate chamber door for him on camera!” Musk said in another reply about how the video was being fact-checked on Instagram. “But who are you going to believe, Instagram “fact-checkers” or your own lying eyes!?”
Musk’s recent statements about Jan. 6 come after Republicans, who now control the House, provided hours of previously unseen security camera footage to Fox News’ Carlson. The host has been running multiple segments this past week showing cherry-picked footage of moments where the pro-Trump mob, who broke down doors and windows to enter the Capitol building that day, were shuffling around inside the building and not actively acting out violently in the moment.
However, like Carlson, Musk has misportrayed what went on to his audience of more than 130 million Twitter followers.
Much of what is seen in this footage has previously been portrayed via clips taken from those inside the building and has been publicly available. In the month following the Jan. 6 insurrection, Capitol police investigated dozens of officers due to the footage being shared on social media showing cops escorting and aiding the rioters.
While Chansley’s eccentric costume certainly shaped the media coverage around him, he was one of the first to enter the building that day. In a video shown at his trial, Chansley can be seen with the group breaking windows at the Capitol building. He is also visible entering through one of the doors that were broken into. In addition, Chansley left behind a “threatening” letter for then-Vice President Mike Pence at the Capitol building.
As for the “unseen” video of Chansley telling rioters to go home at the behest of Trump, that too has long been accessible online. In fact, just one month after the storming of the Capitol, Rep. Diana DeGette entered footage of Chansley’s reading of Trump’s tweet into the Congressional record in order to show that then-President Trump was able to control the mob and could have ended the riots earlier if he so chose to.
Additional footage of Chansley reciting Trump’s tweet was played last summer at a Jan. 6 hearing. This moment was also captured in the final report from the Jan. 6 Committee.
Chansley eventually plead guilty in November 2021 to “one count of obstruction of an official proceeding,” a felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The man known as the QAnon Shaman is currently serving a 41-month sentence. Also, contrary to Musk’s claim, the man who attempted to stab comedian Dave Chappelle was sentenced to jail for 270 days.
Musk did seem to walk back his earlier, more affirmative statements about the QAnon Shaman’s innocence in his last tweet late Friday.
“Yeah, I agree he should get non-zero punishment, but four years in prison is too much for a non-violent crime,” Musk tweeted in response to another user.
But as of Saturday morning, Musk was back on board with his original statements, even mockingly referencing an earlier interview from Chansley where he claimed he stopped his fellow Trump supporters from stealing muffins in the Capitol building.
“Let him out,” said Musk. “This shaman/muffin-guardian is obviously not going to overthrow the state.”
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The best Apple Watch deals as of Jan. 26 include a Series 7 at $100 off
UPDATE: Jan. 26, 2023, 11:15 a.m. EST We’ve updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches.
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BEST OVERALL DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) has most of the features of the Series 8, plus cellular connectivity for a much lower price— $329
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BEST BUDGET PICK: The second-gen Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) offers the basic Apple Watch experience at an affordable price point — $239.98
$249at Amazon (save $9.02)
It’s been over seven years since the first generation Apple Watch began to grace people’s wrists. In that time, the Apple wearable has evolved in size and power, and naturally because it’s Apple, price. If you’re into the idea of having a fitness tracker, an extension of your phone, and all the world’s conveniences (or, at least a few more than you’re used to) wrapped around your wrist, but aren’t into shelling out the max amount of cash, you’ve come to the right place. Every week, we’ll keep a watch out (too much?) and update this post with the best Apple Watch deals from across the internet.
Apple Watch Series 8 deals
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Why we like it
Last week we saw the Series 8 at its lowest price ever, and this week it’s hard to find a single Series 8 on sale. Walmart has the most colorways available at a $10 markdown, which admittedly, is not a big discount. But, if for whatever reason you need Apple’s latest smartwatch with crash detection and fertility tracking now, it’ll still save you some money.
More Apple Watch Series 8 deals
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Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $389
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Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $419
$429at Walmart (save $10)
Apple Watch Series 7 deals
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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular)
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Why we like it
A glance at the list above will tell you that Series 8 deals are few and far between this week, but this Series 7 pick offers a worthy alternative. If you’re not particularly keen on having crash detection or fertility tracking on your watch, the Series 7 is by far the better choice. You still get the same fitness features as the 8, including blood oxygen and heart rate sensors. The only catch is that you can only grab it at this price in its green colorway.
Apple Watch SE deals
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Our pick: 2022 Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS)
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Why we like it
If you don’t picture yourself checking your blood oxygen levels or heart rate regularly, chances are you can opt for the more basic (and more affordable) Apple Watch experience via the second-gen SE. This watch comes equipped with an S8 chip (that makes this SE 20% faster than its first-gen predecessor), crash detection features, and slight design upgrades on the case. Like the Series 8, the sale prices on this watch aren’t spectacular this week, but even so, it’s still nearly $150 cheaper than the Series 8.
More Apple Watch SE deals
Second Gen
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Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $269.99
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $289.99
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Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98
$329at Amazon (save $9.02)
First Gen
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $199
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Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $249
$359at Walmart (save $110)
Apple Watch Ultra deals
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Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular)
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Why we like it
We wouldn’t recommend this watch for everyone, but if you’re looking for a watch for the hardcore outdoor adventurer in your life, the Ultra is it. Its hefty price tag reflects an array of top-of-the-line features including the largest watch face Apple’s ever made, built-in cellular, 36 hours of battery life, a titanium case, 100m water resistance, and a host of advanced fitness metrics.
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Crap, it’s an attack ship on fire off the shoulder of… no wait, it’s the upcoming full release of Blade Runner-inspired city builder Industries of Titan, from Crypt Of The Necromancer developers Brace Yourself Games. They’ve announced Titan will be out for realsies on January 31st, when it will unshackle itself from its early access chains while forcing thousands more workers into indentured labour.
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The best Apple Watch deals as of Jan. 17 include multiple watches at $50 off
UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2023, 2:40 p.m. EST We’ve updated this post to reflect the most recent pricing and availability on Apple Watches.
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BEST NEW GEN DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) is the best Apple smartwatch back down to its lowest price ever — $349
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BEST BUDGET PICK: The Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) offers the basic Apple Watch experience at an affordable price point — $229
$249at Best Buy (save $20)
It’s been over seven years since the first generation Apple Watch began to grace people’s wrists. In that time, the Apple wearable has evolved in size and power, and naturally because it’s Apple, price. If you’re into the idea of having a fitness tracker, an extension of your phone, and all the world’s conveniences (or, at least a few more than you’re used to) wrapped around your wrist, but aren’t into shelling out the max amount of cash, you’ve come to the right place. Every week, we’ll keep a watch out (too much?) and update this post with the best Apple Watch deals from across the internet.
Apple Watch Series 8 deals
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Our pick: Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS)
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Why we like it
If you’re considering whether to upgrade from a Series 7, you won’t find that many new features in Apple’s latest smartwatch. However, for folks with older gens on their wrist, the Series 8 gives you more health sensors, crash detection, and the most future-proofed version of a standard-issue Apple Watch. And at $50 off, it’s back down to its lowest price ever at Amazon and Best Buy.
More Apple Watch Series 8 deals
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Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349
$399at Best Buy (save $50) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379
$429at Best Buy (save $50) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379
$429at Amazon (save $50) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $449
$499at Amazon (save $50) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $449
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Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $479
$529at Amazon (save $50) -
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $479
$529at Best Buy (save $50)
Apple Watch Series 7 deals
None at the time of writing, but check back next week.
Apple Watch SE deals
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Our pick: 2022 Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS)
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Why we like it
If you don’t picture yourself checking your blood oxygen levels or heart rate regularly, chances are you can opt for the more basic (and more affordable) Apple Watch experience via the second-gen SE. This watch comes equipped with an S8 chip (that makes this SE 20% faster than its first-gen predecessor), crash detection features, and slight design upgrades on the case. Though it’s not quite back down to its record low pricing, it is only $10 away and by far the best price it’s been since Cyber Week, but you’ll have to grab it in the starlight colorway to take advantage of the savings.
More Apple Watch SE deals
Second Gen
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $239.98
$249at Amazon (save $9.02) -
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $259
$279at Amazon (save $20) -
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $259
$279at Best Buy (save $20) -
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $289.99
$299at Amazon (save $9.01) -
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98
$329at Amazon (save $9.02)
First Gen
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Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $199
$249at Walmart (save $50)
Apple Watch Ultra deals
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Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular)
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Why we like it
Also nearly back down to its record low pricing this week is the Apple Watch Ultra. We wouldn’t recommend this watch for everyone, but if you’re looking for a watch for the hardcore outdoor adventurer in your life, the Ultra is it. Its hefty price tag reflects an array of top-of-the-line features including the largest watch face Apple’s ever made, built-in cellular, 36 hours of battery life, a titanium case, 100m water resistance, and a host of advanced fitness metrics.
More Apple Watch Ultra deals
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Apple Watch Ultra (49mm, GPS + cellular) — $749
$799at Best Buy (save $50)
All the best pet deals as of Jan. 17: Toys, tech, DNA kits, and more
UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2023, 3:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include new deals on pet tech, toys, and more.
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BEST PET TECH DEAL: The Whistle GPS tracks your pet and can also give you valuable health and activity insights — $114.99
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BEST PET TOY DEAL: The Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide dog puzzle is a well-built enrichment toy with moving parts and hidden compartments that any pup will love — $12.86
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BEST PET DNA KIT DEAL: The Embark Dog DNA kit will give you a breed breakdown and health risk report on your pup — $159
$199(save $40)
Got a pandemic puppy or a quarantine cat? You’re not alone. Tons of people are still adopting new pets — and finding out that the cost of buying toys, beds, treats, and pet tech adds up quickly. To keep you from spending your entire paycheck on your four-legged friend, we compile a list of the best pet deals every week so you can be the best pet parent ever, even if you’re on a budget.
Pet tech deals
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Whistle’s GPS tracker is one of the most durable and feature-packed smart collar attachments on the market. You’ll get extremely accurate tracking through the companion app and the ability to mark safe zones for your pet, as well as access to in-depth health analytics that can inform the way that you care for your furry friend going forward.
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PetSafe wireless pet fence system — $289.95
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PetSafe Stay & Play wireless fence transmitter — $259.95
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Hunger for Words talking pet starter set — $23.73
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Kasa indoor pet camera — $29.99
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Petcube with Bites Lite 2 bundle — $135.95
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Petkit Pura Max Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box — $629
$799(save $170) -
PetSafe ScoopFree Smart Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box — $229.95
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PetSafe ScoopFree Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box — $169.95
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Wopet Automatic Cat Feeder with Camera — $139.99
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Furbo with monthly or yearly Dog Nanny subscription — $49
$139(save $150)
Pet toy deals
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Our pick: Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide dog puzzle
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Why we love it
The Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide puzzle was our top pick in our best dog puzzles roundup for a reason. It’s well-built, a breeze to clean, and will keep your pet engaged for hours on end as they search for treats under the puzzle’s many moving parts. It’s not too challenging, either, so your pup should be able to figure it out instead of walking away confused.
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Dr. Catch Dog Puzzle — $10.99
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Petstages Chase Meowtain cat toy — $19.99
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Chuckit fetch balls — $9.95
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Lamb Chop squeaky plush toy — $6.06
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Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel toy — $15.99
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Outward Hound Hedgehogz Plush — $6.99
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Kong Extreme dog toy — $14.99
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Outward Hound Brick puzzle — $11.05
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Neecong dog snuffle mat — $16.99
$24.99(save $8)
More pet deals
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Why we love it
The Embark Dog DNA kit helps you find out your dog’s breed, type, and variety — but perhaps most valuable of all, you can learn about potential health risks that your dog’s breed is prone to, and use those insights to take preventative measures with the assistance of your vet. The test also lets you find and connect with other dogs that share DNA with yours. Did someone say family reunion?
Even more pet deals
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Best Friends by Sheri Calming Donut cat and dog bed — $75.99
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Uproot Cleaner Pro pet hair remover — $23.99
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Wopet cat water fountain — $7.65
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Dexas slow feeder dog bowl — $13.85
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Fish&Nap cat tree with hammock — $37.99
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Pawz Road cactus cat tower — $49.99
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