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The MCU Is Ready to Deliver Venom’s Most Badass Form

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For all the excitment building around the next Avengers movies and the MCU to follow, the question of Venom is still a total unknown. It’s been confirmed that a piece of the Venom symbiote exists in the MCU. But whether or not Spider-Man, or Tom Hardy’s host are aware of it, remains to be seen. Thankfully, the MCU has everything it needs to bring the most badass, epic, and action-ready form of the symbiote to life on screen.

Eddie Brock’s Best Venom Form Was A Suit of Symbiote Asgardian Armor

Venom #15 by Cullen Bunn, Iban Coello, Andres Mossa

Eddie Brock in Asgardian Symbiote Armor in Marvel Comic Art

Most Marvel fans will hear the name “Venom” or imagine Eddie Brock bonding with a symbiote and picture the classic Venom design. In the world of Marvel Comics, however, the physical form, weaponry, logo, or even color scheme of Venom is entirely within the duo’s control. And so it was that the War of the Realms event threw all of Earth into chaos, pulling every Marvel hero and villain into the carnage. For Eddie Brock, his invitation came in the form of an offer: a magical stone to make his innermost desire come true.

For a man like Eddie, that obviously means the chance to bond with a super-strong symbiote. The stone made that dream into a reality, unleashing a mystic incarnation of the classic Venom symbiote suit. Able to respond to Eddie’s needs and wants, the fight eventually inspired him to channel his power into a more brute force, berserker form: transforming the symbiote into a suit of Asgardian armor.

Eddie Brock Using Magic Symbiote Armor in Marvel Comic Art
Eddie Brock Using Magic Symbiote Armor in Marvel Comic Art

The design itself was instantly unforgettable, translating Eddie’s beared, massive bulk into a completely suitable new aesthetic. As Eddie was in total control of the symbiote, the resulting warrior was an ever-changing viking berserker, wielding weaponry that could transform just as quickly to the enemy at hand. In other words, a symbiote form that would put even Thor Odinson to shame.

As much as we, like all Venom fans, would love for Tom Hardy to get the chance to embody this brutal form on the big screen, that ship may have already sailed. In which case, you don’t need Eddie Brock to bring this Venom to the MCU.

Marvel Doesn’t Need Tom Hardy To Bring ‘Viking Venom’ To The MCU

Thor is The Perfect Warrior To Wear The Symbiote Armor On-Screen

Thor stands out in Thor: love and thunder
Thor stands out in Thor: love and thunder

While it’s possible that Venom could face Spider-Man in the MCU, it’s unclear if Tom Holland’s version of Peter Parker will be meeting the symbiote itself (recreating the comic book story of Secret Wars) or its host, Eddie Brock. The future of Tom Hardy’s Venom is very much a question mark following Venom: The Last Dance, but this incarnation of the symbiote draws a direct connection to one established Avenger: Thor, the team’s resident Asgardian (who is always in need of empowered armor).

It’s true that some fans would riot if the symbiote were invited into the action without Eddie Brock in tow, even if it was entrusted to a beloved hero like Thor, Hulk, or any other MCU star. But it’s worth remembering the small symbiote sample Eddie left behind in the MCU would be mindless, and therefore a match for the one seen above. In which case, the filmmakers could grant Thor a brand new symbiote suit of Asgardian battle armor, and still claim it is pulled directly from the comics.

Fingers will remain crossed that it is Eddie Brock who gets to unleash this incredible viking variation on moviegoers. B/ut if that isn’t meant to be, then Chris Hemsworth would absolutey do justice to thee coolest Venom form of all time.

Venom in David Baldeon Comic Cover Art

First Appearance

The Amazing Spider-Man

Alias

Eddie Brock

RELATIONSHIPS

Eddie Brock (primary host and ally), Peter Parker/Spider-Man (initial enemy, later uneasy ally), Anne Weying (former wife of Eddie Brock and occasional host), Cletus Kasady/Carnage (offspring of the Venom symbiote and a deadly enemy)

Alliance

Vigilante




This story originally appeared on Screenrant

Aerosmith Achieves Rare Feat on Billboard 200 With New Top 10 Album

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As Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s collaborative album One More Time debuts at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 (dated Dec. 6), Aerosmith becomes the second group — and fifth act overall — with a newly-charting top 10 in each of the last six decades (1970s through 2020s).

One More Time also marks the first top 10 for YUNGBLUD (after four earlier charting titles) and the 10th top 10 for Aerosmith. The latter was last in the top 10 with its last full-length studio album, 2012’s Music From Another Dimension!, which debuted and peaked at No. 5.

The Billboard 200 chart ranks the most popular albums of the week in the U.S. based on multi-metric consumption as measured in equivalent album units, compiled by Luminate. Units comprise album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA) and streaming equivalent albums (SEA). Each unit equals one album sale, or 10 individual tracks sold from an album, or 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. The new Dec. 6, 2025-dated chart will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on Dec. 2. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

Aerosmith notched its first top 10 on the Billboard 200 in 1976 (and only top 10 of the ‘70s) with Rocks (peaking at No. 3). The band then scored one top 10 in the ‘80s (1989’s No. 5-peaking Pump), three in the ‘90s (Get a Grip, No. 1; Big Ones, No. 6 and Nine Lives, No. 1), three in the 2000s (Just Push Play, No. 2; O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits, No. 2 and Honkin’ On Bobo, No. 5), one in the ‘10s (Music From Another Dimension!, No. 5) and now one in the ’20s with One More Time.

Aerosmith is the second group, following The Rolling Stones, with at least one newly-charting top 10 in every decade from the 1970s through the 2020s. Among all acts, there are just five with a new top 10 in each decade in that span: Aerosmith, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and James Taylor.

The five-track One More Time was preceded by its first single, “My Only Angel,” which debuted at No. 1 on Hot Hard Rock Songs in October and climbs 7-6 (a new peak) on the most recently published Mainstream Rock Airplay chart (dated Dec. 6). On the latter ranking, “My Only Angel” marked the 25th top 10 for Aerosmith and the first for YUNGBLUD. “My Only Angel” is the first top 10 for Aerosmith on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart since 2004’s “Baby, Please Don’t Go” reached No. 7, and the band’s highest-charting hit since “Jaded” spent five weeks at No. 1 in 2001.



This story originally appeared on Billboard

Colt Johnson Shares Update on Mom Debbie and Her Life Today

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Who could forget the first episode of 90 Day Fiancé Season 6, when we first met Colt Johnson, a software engineer living with his mom, Debbie Johnson, in Las Vegas, Nevada. From Debbie’s couch shopping trip with her son’s then-fiancée, Larissa Lima, to her (understandable) reaction when Larissa revealed she had flushed Colt’s engagement ring down the toilet, Debbie quickly became a fan favorite in the franchise.

However, Colt has gone on to star in more 90 Day Fiancé spinoffs like 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After?, 90 Day: The Single Life, and 90 Day: Hunt for Love, and we’ve seen less and less of Debbie. Naturally, this has caused fans to wonder what’s going on with the iconic 90 Day mom today. Don’t worry, Swooon‘s got you covered.




This story originally appeared on TV Insider

Save on PS5 consoles, Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, Xbox controllers, tons of games and more

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has long been a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no exception. If you’ve been looking to grab a PlayStation 5, pad out your backlog or refresh your PC setup with new accessories, we’ve rounded up the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we could find. The highlights include PS5 consoles for $100 off, all-time lows for tons of well-reviewed games and solid price drops for various mice, keyboards, headsets and other peripherals we like. We’ll update this post as new deals worth your time pop up.

Cyber Monday game console deals

Sony PlayStation 5 for $449 at Amazon ($101 off MSRP): It’s hard to get super excited about a PS5 deal like this after Sony’s price hikes earlier this year, but steeper discounts on the console have still been fairly uncommon. Alternatively, you can grab an NBA 2K26 bundle or one with various Fortnite goodies for $1 more. A special Ghost of Yotei edition, meanwhile, is also $100 off at $499. Also at Best Buy, Walmart, PlayStation and others.

Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition for $399 at Amazon ($101 off): The disc-less version of the PS5 actually launched for $399 five years ago, but in 2025, that price now counts as a deal. A Fortnite bundle is available for the same price. Also at Best Buy, Walmart, PlayStation and others.

Sony PlayStation 5 Pro for $649 at Amazon ($101 off): Most people don’t need the PS5 Pro, but this discount still ties the lowest price we’ve seen for Sony’s most powerful console. Also at Best Buy, Walmart, PlayStation and others.

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World for $499 at Amazon: Yes, we know this isn’t an actual deal, but we note it just to say that we aren’t seeing any discounts on Nintendo’s latest hybrid console as of this writing. This SKU with the newest Mario Kart remains the best “value” if you’re looking to grab the device for the holidays, as you’d have to pay an extra $30 if you bought the console and game separately.

Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals

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Samsung microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (256GB) for $39 at Amazon ($20 off): The only reason to buy a super-fast (and pricey) microSD Express card is to expand the storage of a Nintendo Switch 2, which requires the newer format. In our guide to the best Switch 2 microSD cards, we found each model we tested to perform similarly in actual games, so your best bet is to buy whichever one you can find in stock at the lowest price. For Cyber Monday, that’s Samsung’s officially licensed card, provided you can live with 256GB of space. This discount marks a new all-time low. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.

Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card (512GB) for $75 at Amazon ($25 off MSRP): If you need even more room for your Switch 2, this is a new low for the 512GB version of Samsung’s newest microSD Express card. Full disclosure: Samsung launched this card a couple of weeks ago, and we only just got it in for testing. But given the trend of similar Switch 2 performance we’ve seen with other Express cards thus far, and the fact that this is easily the cheapest 512GB model we can find in stock as of this writing, we figure it’s worth noting. Also at Samsung and B&H.

Lexar Play Pro (1TB) microSD Express card for $186 at Amazon ($34 off): If you want the most space possible for Nintendo’s new console, the Play Pro is one of the few microSD Express cards available in a 1TB capacity. This is the second-best price we’ve seen for that card since July, so it’s not an amazing deal, but it is the cheapest 1TB model we can find from a reliable brand right now.

Cyber Monday PS5 deals

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Sony PlayStation Portal for $179 at Amazon ($21 off): This is the first major discount for Sony’s remote play handheld, which recently added the ability to run games directly from the cloud. Just note you need a PlayStation Plus Premium subscription for that. Anecdotally, I’ve found it a godsend as a new dad. Also at Best Buy, Walmart and others.

Sony DualSense controller for $55 at Amazon ($20 off): Here’s a nice chance to save if you’ve been meaning to stock up on new gamepads for your PS5 (or PC). Several colorways are on sale, though some cost $5 to $10 extra. Also at Best Buy, Walmart, PlayStation and others.

Sony DualSense Edge controller for $160 at Amazon ($41 off): This ties the best price to date for Sony’s “pro” PS5 controller, which adds customizable back buttons, swappable thumbstick modules, trigger stops and the ability to set custom button mappings and sensitivities. We found it to have worse battery life than the standard DualSense, though, typically lasting just five to six hours. Also at Best Buy, Walmart and others for $170.

PlayStation Plus Premium (12-month) for $107 at PlayStation ($53 off): Sony’s online service has only gotten pricier over the years, but this is still a rare chance to save on annual subscriptions. A Premium membership gets you cloud streaming support and an on-demand library of retro games on top of the perks included with the lower PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Essential tiers.

A 12-month Extra subscription is also on sale for $101, though at that price you might as well go all the way. Just remember that your subscription will be set to auto-renew by default. The offers apply to new and select existing customers; for the latter, the exact discount will depend on how much time you have left on your current membership. Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be any deal for the standard Essential tier.

PlayStation 5 Access Controller for $70 at Amazon ($20 off): The Access Controller is a circular, customizable PS5 pad that’s designed for players with accessibility needs. This isn’t the device’s best discount ever — it went as low as $49 over the summer — but it’s still a nice drop from its usual street price. Also at Best Buy and PlayStation.

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Astro Bot for $40 at Best Buy ($20 off): Here’s the largest widely available discount to date for this wonderfully inventive 3D platformer, which Engadget’s Jess Conditt called “one of the best games Sony has ever made” in her review. Also at Amazon and PlayStation.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for $50 at Amazon ($20 off): The latest adventure from Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima, Death Stranding 2 is both a fascinating delivery sim fixated on how we physically interact with the world and an indulgent melodrama you’ll either find endearing or unbearable. Either way, there really isn’t another game like it. This discount matches the lowest price we’ve seen. Also at Best Buy and PlayStation.

Helldivers 2 for $30 at Amazon ($10 off): This ties the best price we’ve tracked for the PS5 copy of the raucous co-op shooter Helldivers 2, which straddles the line between Starship Troopers-esque satire and engaging strategic action. Also at Best Buy and Target. If you’d rather play on PC, Steam has it for $2 extra.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $30 at Amazon ($20 off): Engadget’s Mat Smith gave this grandiose action-RPG a favorable review last year. You need to play its predecessor — and ideally, the original PS1 game — to get the most out of it, but it’s stuffed with things to do, and its combat system is still a tactical rush at its best. This is its all-time low. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.

Final Fantasy XVI for $15 at Amazon ($35 off): Final Fantasy XVI is a more straightforward action-RPG than most other games in the series. It can get bogged down in pointless side quests, but its main concern is having you watch giant demigods melodramatically smack each other, and there’s nothing wrong with that. This is the best price to date for the PS5 copy. Also at Walmart, or at Xbox and Steam for $25.

God of War Ragnarök for $20 at Best Buy ($50 off): Rangarök is another PlayStation “prestige” sequel that’s more about upping the scope than truly reinventing itself, but its Norse world is beautifully detailed and smashing baddies with a magic axe always feels great. This matches the all-time low for the PS5 version. Also at Target and PlayStation.

Sony has discounted a ton more first-party PS5 games for Black Friday and Cyber Monday beyond that. Highlights include the open-world adventures Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered and Horizon Forbidden West for $20 each, while Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo 7, The Last of Us Part I, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut and Demon’s Souls are all $30 apiece.

Cyber Monday Xbox deals

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Xbox Wireless Controller for $40 at Amazon ($25 off): To be candid, Xbox’s holiday deal selection is fairly weak: Neither the Xbox Series X nor Series S are on sale, and the brand doesn’t do exclusive games anymore. (You can still find a bunch of Xbox game deals below, though.) If you want to grab a spare controller, however, this is a nice chance to save after Microsoft’s price hike earlier this year. Several color options are discounted, though some are priced $5 to $10 higher. Also at Best Buy, Xbox and others.

Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox (2TB) for $185 at Amazon ($75 off): Annoying as it is, the only way to fully add storage to a new Xbox is to use a proprietary expansion card. Only a couple of those exist, and they’re all pricey, but this deal for Seagate’s 2TB card represents an all-time low. The 4TB variant is also on sale for $380, which matches its best-ever price. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.

Cyber Monday video game deals

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for $40 at PlayStation ($10 off): The frontrunner for 2025’s consensus Game of the Year, Clair Obscur is a gorgeous RPG with turn-based combat that actually feels dangerous and a bold story that examines the margins between grief and escapism. Engadget’s Mat Smith called it a “beautiful game” in his review. While not a huge discount, this is a new low for the PS5 version. Also at Humble if you’d rather play on PC.

Battlefield 6 for $35 at GameStop ($35 off): This latest entry is generally seen as a return to form for the long-running military FPS series — at least when it comes to its chaotic multiplayer suite. If you’ve been meaning to step outside of the Call of Duty bubble, this is a new all-time low.

Split Fiction for $30 at Walmart ($20 off): A pick from our guide to the best couch co-op games, Split Fiction overcomes some hacky writing with brisk action, a lighthearted tone and a Nintendo-like committing to presenting new level ideas. This is the best price we’ve seen for the PS5 copy. Also at Best Buy, PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox for $40.

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater for $35 at Amazon ($35 off): Metal Gear Solid 3 is on the shortlist of the PS2’s greatest games. Delta is full-scale remake that preserves the original’s core while drastically overhauling its visuals and modernizing its controls. We saw it fall as low as $30 at Amazon and Walmart last week, but this is still a nice drop. Also available at GameStop, or for $49 at PlayStation and Xbox if you can only get a digital copy.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for $30 at GameStop ($30 off): Another one of the year’s highest-rated games, this systems-heavy action-RPG is something of an acquired taste, but it takes the “role-playing” bit more seriously than most of its peers. This is an all-time low for the PS5 version and $5 off the Xbox copy’s best price. Also at Humble for $36 if you want to play on PC and at Best Buy for $40.

Silent Hill f for $50 at Amazon ($20 off): It takes a bit to get going, but this newest installment in the long-running psychological horror series is surprisingly layered on top of being good for some unnerving scares. This is a new low. Also at Best Buy and PlayStation.

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds for $40 at Amazon ($30 off): Mario Kart World may be the year’s most famous kart racer, but CrossWorlds is a fine alternative with a greater sense of speed, more customization options and less overall restraint. This deal is $10 more than the all-time low we saw last week, but it’s still a decent drop.

Doom: The Dark Ages for $35 at Xbox ($35 off): The most recent installment in the celebrated FPS series, The Dark Ages takes a meatier and more grounded approach to combat than the frantic Doom Eternal. It also has you pilot an armor-coated dragon sometimes. Engadget’s Jess Conditt called it “a well-rounded romp through the bowels of hell” in her review. This is a new low for the Xbox edition. Also at Steam.

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for $49 at PlayStation ($21 off): Few licensed games do a better job of capturing the spirit of their source material than Great Circle, a first-person adventure that wisely focuses on puzzle-solving and exploration over combat. A rollicking, well-paced story and tremendous voice acting round it out. This is a new low for the PS5 and Xbox versions. Also at Steam, though it’s been slightly cheaper on PC before.

Elden Ring for $15 at Walmart ($35 off): The action-RPG Elden Ring is both challenging and darkly funny, with a world that runs incredibly deep and feels lived-in (died-in) in a way few games have. This is a new low, but as of this writing it only applies to the Xbox and PS4 versions. Also at Amazon for the latter. The PS5 copy is down to $20, which is still a decent savings.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition for $39 at Steam ($44 off): The moody Cyberpunk 2077 started as a technical disaster but now stands as a perfectly solid action-RPG, one bolstered by its pointed narrative and striking techno-future art style. This ties the best price we’ve seen for the PC version of the Ultimate Edition, which includes the game’s well-regarded Phantom Liberty DLC. Also at Xbox for $40 and PlayStation for $43.

Returnal for $23 at Steam ($37 off): This third-person shooter roguelike is at once a technical showcase, a stiff test and an achingly beautiful reflection on the nature of grief. It’s also worth checking out if you’re eager to play developer Housemarque’s next game, Saros, which looks to borrow many elements introduced here. This deal is for the PC version; the PS5 copy is also on sale for $30 at Amazon, PlayStation, Best Buy and others.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection for $10 at Steam ($30 off): We’ve seen this deal a bunch of times over the years, but it matches the lowest-ever price for The Master Chief Collection, which gathers six of the venerable FPS series’ games in one package. Also at Xbox.

Thank Goodness You’re Here! for $12 at PlayStation ($8 off): Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a delightfully clever and exceedingly British comedy game about a little yellow man who does everything requested of him to an increasingly surreal extent. It’s three hours long and, as Engadget’s Mat Smith wrote in his review, all Actually Funny. The ending alone is worth this price, which ties the game’s all-time low. Also at Steam.

Pentiment for $10 at Xbox ($10 off): One of the Xbox’s true gems, Pentiment is an unusually soulful 2D adventure/visual novel that does nothing less than scrutinize the nature of truth. It’s also very pretty. This deal ties the game’s all-time low. Also at Steam.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon for $20 at Amazon ($10 off): Armored Core VI is a loud action game about building a mech and using it to blow up everything in sight. It’s as awesome as that sounds, and it feels great, but its formidable bosses and deep customization options keeps it from being mindless. This discount ties the best price yet for the PS5 and Xbox editions.

Metaphor: ReFantazio for $20 at Woot ($50 off): It’s about as subtle as you’d expect a game named “Metaphor” to be, but the latest title from the minds behind Persona 5 is a fantasy JRPG through and through: bombastic, stylish and earnest. (And long.) This deal from Amazon-owned Woot is the best price we’ve tracked for the Xbox version. The PS5 copy is at an all-time low at several retailers, too, but that only brings it down to $33. Also at Steam for $35.

Grand Theft Auto IV for $7 at Xbox ($13 off): Perhaps the most underrated GTA game, the 17-year-old GTA IV is still worth revisiting today thanks to its grimy depiction of city living and empathetic (if vulgar) story about the cracks in the American dream. Maybe just ignore the incessant calls to go bowling. This deal matches the game’s all-time low.

Cyber Monday gaming handheld deals

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Steam Deck (256GB, LCD) for $319 at Steam ($80 off): It’s nearly four years old, but the entry-level Steam Deck remains a stellar value for playing PC games on the go. It doesn’t sound like a true successor is coming anytime soon, either. This 20 percent discount ties the best price we’ve seen. Just be aware that the Deck can struggle with some newer AAA games, while SteamOS continues to have compatibility issues with games like Apex Legends or Destiny 2 that use kernel-level anti-cheat systems. Unfortunately, the higher-end Steam Deck OLED models aren’t discounted as of this writing.

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Ryzen Z1 Extreme) for $650 at Best Buy ($250 off): A top pick from our guide to the best gaming handhelds, the Legion Go S is sort like a “Steam Deck 1.5” with a larger screen, faster chipset, higher refresh rate and the same SteamOS software. It’s also much more expensive, but this discount helps lessen that. It’s a new low for the version with AMD’s Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip. Also at Lenovo.

Retroid Pocket Flip 2 for $209 at Retroid ($15 off): Another recommendation from our gaming handhelds guide, the Retroid Pocket Flip 2 is an Android device designed to emulate retro games. Getting those emulators set up takes some serious legwork, but this model can run games up to the PlayStation 2 and GameCube era without major issues, while its clamshell design and OLED display impress for a handheld in the $200 range. Use the code BFCM$15 to see this discount at checkout, but keep in mind that the price doesn’t include any extra shipping fees.

Retroid Pocket 5 for $184 at Retroid ($15 off): You can use the same code above to get this deal for the Retroid Pocket 5, which is essentially the Flip 2 in a Sony PSP-style shape. It’s currently the top retro handheld pick in our guide and remains excellent for emulating up to the PS2 and GameCube, but it’s worth noting that Retroid recently released a new Pocket G2 model that puts a stronger chip in the same design. We haven’t tested that one yet, but it should be better if you want to emulate select PC or Switch 1 games. That one is now on sale for $204. Looming over both devices, however, is the Retroid Pocket 6, which will ship in January and looks to be a slightly more substantial upgrade.

Cyber Monday VR headset deals

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Meta Quest 3S (128GB) + $50 Amazon credit for $250 at Amazon ($100 off): This matches the best widely available discount we’ve seen for the budget pick in our guide to the best VR headsets. At Amazon and Best Buy, you’ll get a $50 credit with your purchase.

PlayStation VR2 + Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle for $299 at Amazon ($100 off): It’s hard to broadly recommend the PSVR2: The actual hardware is superb, but there aren’t a ton of standout exclusives to play. Thankfully, you can now use the device with a gaming PC through a separate adapter, though it’s all wired-only. Still, if you have cash to burn and want to dive into games like Gran Turismo 7, the Resident Evil 4 remake or the Horizon adventure bundled here, this is a new low. If this offer runs out of stock, the standalone headset is on sale for the same price. Also at Best Buy, PlayStation and others.

Cyber Monday gaming keyboard deals

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Lemokey P1 HE for $134 at Amazon ($36 off): The P1 HE is an honorable mention in our guide to the best gaming keyboards. It pairs a premium aluminum design with a fantastic typing feel and magnetic switches that let you customize the sensitivity of each press. The latter can be especially useful for competitive-style games. Its software is a pain, though. This deal marks the best price we’ve seen, but it’s only for Amazon Prime members. Everyone else can grab it at Keychron (Lemokey’s parent brand) for $136.

ASUS ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless for $130 at Amazon ($80 off): If the Lemokey P1 HE runs out of stock, or if you want something closer to a full-size layout, the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless is another wireless mechanical keyboard we like. It makes typing feel and sound lovely, though it can’t do any of the Hall effect customizations of the top picks in our guide. This deal ties an all-time low. Also at Best Buy and ASUS.

Sony Inzone KBD-H75 for $278 at Amazon ($22 off): As we note in our gaming keyboard guide, the Inzone KBD-H75 ticks just about all of the boxes: a high-quality frame, versatile magnetic switches that feel and sound even nicer than our top pick, crisp PBT keycaps, decent software, even a volume knob. Its only real issue is that it’s way too expensive for a wired keyboard. It still is after this discount, but if you’ve got cash to burn, this matches the lowest price we’ve tracked. Also at Best Buy and Sony.

NuPhy Air75 V2 for $84 at NuPhy ($36 off): If you’re looking for a slimmer low-profile keyboard that still uses satisfying mechanical switches, the NuPhy Air75 V2 is an older but still great option we’ve recommended in the past. This is the lowest price we’ve seen, though certain switch options are available for a few bucks more. The newer Air75 V3 is also on sale for $128; we haven’t fully reviewed that one yet, but it should offer a more bouncy typing experience with superior sound dampening.

Cyber Monday gaming mouse deals

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Razer Viper V3 Pro for $130 at Amazon ($30 off): The Viper V3 Pro is the top pick in our guide to the best gaming mice for those who prefer a symmetrical shape. Its sturdy design is comfortable for a wide range of hand sizes and grip types, it performs just about flawlessly in competitive-style games and it’s ultra-lightweight without having any debris-collecting holes in its outer shell. This is the lowest price we’ve seen in several months. Also at Best Buy.

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed for $70 at Amazon ($30 off): The DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is a midrange option we recommend in our guide if you prefer a more ergonomic shape. Its contoured design is ideal for small- to medium-sized hands, it tracks reliably and at 55 grams it’s easy to flick around in fast-paced games. This deal marks a new low. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.

Razer Basilisk V3 for $29 at Amazon ($17 off): If you don’t mind using a cable, the Basilisk V3 is another ergonomic model we highlight in our buying guide. It’s relatively heavy and bulky but very much comfortable for larger hands, with an impressively versatile scroll wheel that can tilt side-to-side and switch between notched and free-spin modes. This is the lowest price we’ve tracked. The wireless Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is also on sale for $38, though that one has a more limited scroll wheel and trades the wired version’s optical clicks for less durable mechanical switches. Also at Target for $35.

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite for $50 at Best Buy ($40 off): We consider the Scimitar RGB Elite to be the best value mouse for MMO and MOBA players, as it comes with 12 programmable side buttons that make it easier to pull off complex commands in games like Final Fantasy XIV or World of Warcraft. This deal matches the best price we’ve tracked in the past year. A newer wireless variant called the Scimitar Elite Wireless SE is also on sale for $75, which is a new low. Also at Corsair.

Pulsar X2 CrazyLight for $91 at Amazon ($39 off): The aptly-named X2 CrazyLight is an honorable mention in our buying guide for those who mainly play twitchy shooter games and use a claw or fingertip grip, as its compact design weighs a mere 37 grams. This is the lowest price we’ve seen, and the discount applies to several colorways.

Pulsar Xlite V4 for $50 at Amazon ($50 off): The Xlite V4 is another honorable mention in our guide if you’re after a light, comfortable and responsive mouse with an ergonomic shape. The downside is it has cutouts on the bottom, which leaves the interior exposed to dust and debris. We actually tested the older Xlite V3, but the V4 is a very minor refresh that’s currently available for the same price, so it’s worth grabbing instead. This is another all-time low. You need to be a Prime member to access this deal at Amazon, but the mini and large versions are available directly from Pulsar for the same price.

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Turtle Beach Atlas Air for $130 at Amazon ($50 off): The Atlas Air is the top pick in our guide to the best gaming headsets and one of the few wireless pairs with an open-back design. That gives it a far more spacious and immersive sound than most of its closed-back peers. It’s highly comfortable too, though it can’t block much outside noise, nor can it connect to Xbox consoles wirelessly. While not an all-time low, this is the best price we’ve seen since February. Also at Best Buy and Turtle Beach.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 for $30 at Amazon ($20 off): The wired Cloud Stinger 2 is the budget pick in our gaming headset buying guide. It’s comfy, with a solid mic and full-bodied bass. Just don’t expect the most accurate sound or highest-quality materials at this price. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.

Astro A50 X for $320 at Amazon ($80 off): The A50 X is a higher-end wireless headset we recommend in our guide for those who game across PS5, Xbox and PC. Its included charging station doubles as an HDMI switcher, allowing you to swap between different three different sources with the press of a button. An excellent mic and mostly balanced sound profile help as well. This deal isn’t an all-time low but still takes a good chunk off the headset’s normal going rate. Also at Best Buy and Logitech.

Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed for $210 at Amazon ($70 off): We call the G Pro X 2 Lightspeed a quality alternative to the Audeze Maxwell — our favorite closed-back wireless headset — in our buying guide when it’s on sale for significantly less. That’s the case right now, as this discount drops the headset to its best price since July. Also at Best Buy and Logitech.

Sony PlayStation Pulse Elite for $129 at Amazon ($21 off): It’s not a top pick in our guide, but the Pulse Elite is a decent wireless option for PS5 owners since it lets you adjust the EQ curve and access other settings directly from the console’s UI. It can also pair to a second device simultaneously over Bluetooth. The flimsy space-age design and poor noise isolation aren’t ideal, however. This deal comes within a dollar of the headset’s all-time low. Also at Best Buy and Walmart.



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Zelenskyy to make first official visit to Ireland – as ‘productive’ Ukraine-US talks under way in Florida | World News

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to make his first official visit to Ireland tomorrow, Taoiseach Micheal Martin has revealed.

The Ukrainian president will be accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska and meet Mr Martin, president Catherine Connolly and foreign minister Helen McEntee.

Mr Martin said he and Mr Zelenskyy would be holding a bilateral meeting, as well as attending the inauguration of the Ireland-Ukraine Economic Forum, which he said “offers an opportunity to explore the potential for strengthened business-to-business, trade and investment links between Ireland and Ukraine”.

Speaking ahead of the visit, the Taoiseach said: “It is an honour to welcome President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to Ireland.

“Around the world, he is rightly recognised as someone who embodies the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people, who have inspired the world in their brave defence of their country and its sovereignty since it was brutally and illegally invaded by Russia.

“I have met with President Zelenskyy many times, including in Kyiv, but I particularly look forward to greeting him on this first official visit of a Ukrainian president to Ireland.”

Ireland has been a staunch ally of Ukraine’s since Russia began its invasion in 2022, offering some 120,000 Ukrainians a safe haven.

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The Ireland announcement comes after Mr Zelenskyy’s top team engaged in peace talks with the US for several hours in Florida on Sunday.

The US-Ukraine talks were quickly organised after Donald Trump released a 28-point proposal that was largely seen to be favouring Russia, having been developed in earlier negotiations between Washington and Moscow.

The plan would have imposed limits on the size of Ukraine’s military, blocked Ukraine from joining NATO and required it to hold elections in 100 days. It also initially envisioned Ukraine ceding the entire eastern region of the Donbas to Russia.

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It isn’t clear what changes have been made so far, but US secretary of state Marco Rubio has reassured Ukraine over the plans.

“This is not just about ending a war. This is about ending a war in a way that creates a mechanism and a way forward that will allow them to be independent and sovereign, never have another war again, and create tremendous prosperity for its people,” he said.

“Not just rebuild the country, but to enter an era of extraordinary economic progress.”

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He added: “This is not just about peace deals. It’s about creating a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous. We expect to make even more progress today.”

Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s security council, responded by saying the US was “hearing”, “supporting” and “working beside” Ukraine.

Mr Zelenskyy’s team in the US was without his former chief of staff and lead negotiator, Andrii Yermak, as he quit on Friday after officials raided his home amid a corruption scandal.

After the meeting, Mr Rubio said the talks had been “productive”, but more work remained to be done.

On X, Mr Zelenskyy said: “I am grateful to the United States, to President Trump’s team, and to the President personally for the time that is being invested so intensively in defining the steps to end the war. We will continue working. I look forward to receiving a full report from our team during a personal meeting.”

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Later this week, Mr Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Moscow to continue talks with the Kremlin.

Sustained Russian aerial assaults over the weekend

While peace talks ensued, Russian forces launched overnight attacks in and around Kyiv over the weekend, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more.

Impacts were also reported in the regions of Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Sumy and Kherson.

Mr Zelenskyy said: “Such attacks occur daily. This week alone, Russians have used nearly 1,400 strike drones, 1,100 guided aerial bombs and 66 missiles against our people. That is why we must strengthen Ukraine’s resilience every day.”

The attacks also hit Ukrainian energy facilities and left hundreds of thousands without power in the capital. Supplies have since been restored.

Targeting such infrastructure has become a familiar tactic from Russia over the winter, in what Ukraine officials say is the “weaponising” of the cold.

Ukraine launched its own drones at two of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” oil tankers in the Black Sea on Friday, and claimed responsibility for damaging a major oil terminal on Saturday near the Russian port of Novorossiysk.

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The terminal is owned by the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which includes Russian, Kazakh and US shareholders.

Subsequently, on Sunday, Kazakhstan’s foreign ministry said it viewed Ukraine’s attack as “an action harming the bilateral relations of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Ukraine”, adding it expected Ukraine to “take effective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future”.

Ukraine’s foreign ministry said the country’s actions were not directed against Kazakhstan or third parties and were only aimed at repelling what it called “full-scale Russian aggression”.



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Thousands in Philippines protest corruption, demand return of stolen funds : NPR

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Protesters destroy an effigy of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines on, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.

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MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of demonstrators including from the Roman Catholic church clergy protested in the Philippines on Sunday, calling for the swift prosecution of top legislators and officials implicated in a corruption scandal that has buffeted the Asian democracy.

Left-wing groups led a separate protest in Manila’s main park with a blunt demand for all implicated government officials to immediately resign and face prosecution.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been scrambling to quell public outrage over the massive corruption blamed for substandard, defective or non-existent flood control projects across an archipelago long prone to deadly flooding and extreme weather in tropical Asia.

More than 17,000 police officers were deployed in metropolitan Manila to secure the separate protests. The Malacanang presidential palace complex in Manila was in a security lockdown with key access roads and bridges blocked by anti-riot police forces, trucks and barbed wire railings.

In a deeply divided democracy where two presidents have been separately overthrown in the last 39 years partly over allegations of plunder, there have been isolated calls for the military to withdraw support from the Marcos administration.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has steadfastly rejected such calls and welcomed on Sunday a statement signed by at least 88 mostly retired generals, including three military chiefs of staff, who said they “strongly condemn and reject any call for the Armed Forces of the Philippines to engage in unconstitutional acts or military adventurism.”

“The unified voice of our retired and active leaders reaffirms that the Armed Forces of the Philippines remains a pillar of stability and a steadfast guardian of democracy,” the military said in a statement.

Roman Catholic churches across the country helped lead Sunday’s anti-corruption protests in their districts, with the main daylong rally being held at a pro-democracy “people power” monument along EDSA highway in the capital region. Police said about 5,000 demonstrators mostly wearing white joined before noon.

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They demanded that members of Congress, officials and construction company owners behind thousands of anomalous flood control projects in recent years be imprisoned and ordered to return the government funds they stole. A protester wore a shirt with a blunt message: “No mercy for the greedy.”

“If money is stolen, that’s a crime, but if dignity and lives are taken away, these are sins against fellow human beings, against the country but, most importantly, against God,” said the Rev. Flavie Villanueva, a Catholic priest, who has helped many families of impoverished drug suspects killed under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s crackdowns.

“Jail all the corrupt and jail all the killers,” Villanueva told the crowd of protesters.

Since Marcos first raised alarm over the flood control anomalies in his state of the nation address before Congress in July, at least seven public works officers have been jailed for illegal use of public funds and other graft charges in one flood control project anomaly alone. Executives of Sunwest Corp., a construction firm involved in the project, were being sought.

On Friday, Henry Alcantara, a former government engineer who has acknowledged under oath in Senate inquiry hearings his involvement in the anomalies, returned 110 million pesos ($1.9 million) in kickbacks that justice officials said he stole and promised to return more in a few weeks.

About 12 billion pesos ($206 million) worth of assets of suspects in flood control anomalies have been frozen by authorities, Marcos said.

Marcos has pledged that many of at least 37 powerful senators, members of Congress and wealthy construction executives implicated in the corruption scandal would be in jail by Christmas.

Protesters in Sunday’s rallies said many more officials, including implicated senators and House of Representatives members, should be jailed sooner and ordered to return the funds they stole and used to finance fleets of private jets and luxury cars, mansions and extravagant lifestyles.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov Sells Out Digital Papakha Hats In Controversial Telegram Auction

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Khabib Nurmagomedov, the retired UFC champion, has profited from the NFT Papakha hats besides the exclusive auction conducted via Telegram, where his whole collection has been purchased. He always wanted to introduce his Dagestani culture to the world through digital art, and while some of the fans support his move by calling it the “cultural importance of the digital items,” others criticize him for being broke just and “in need” of money.

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The ending of the auction came with the announcement from the ex-fighter that the total was all sold. In a video showcasing the items, Khabib Nurmagomedov, mentioned the significance of the cultural headdress. “In Dagestan this head has meaning,” he declared. “It is Papacha. It indicates your origin, It is about nobility, Discipline. The principles my father instilled in me.” He called the digital counterpart a “gift of worth” which the owners could give to their friends and relatives, a contemporary method of passing on customs through digital collectibles on the Ton blockchain.

Social media was highly polarized. A user was very straightforward in labeling Khabib Nurmagomedov as a “disgusting fake muslim scammer.” Another user expressed similar views and added, “Maaan, even the most honest person gets corrupted by fast haram cash grabs.” This comment voiced the feelings of some who considered themselves deceived by the online auction and saw it as a watershed moment in the morally upright image Khabib had been building up.

One of the major points of the dispute was the product itself. A user inquired about the fundamental value, ‘were these papakhas merely digital assets?’ This ambiguity was cleared up by another user who said, ‘According to reports, Khabib’s Papakha auction on Telegram was for digital collectibles only, issued as NFTs on the TON network. There’s no mention of physical items or shipping in the auction.’ This explanation served as a starting point for the criticism, with one person asserting, ‘digital Parakas NFT is nothing but a digital sticker. It has no worth.’

When more and more people joined the argument with the intention to support the idea, the discussion got more intellectual. A user named Magomed Kurbaitaev provided a detailed analogy between the Telegram gifts and an already existing digital culture as his backup. ‘Alright, a lot of people still do not get Telegram gifts, so let me put it out there in plain terms,’ he said. He likened the gifting of the digital Persians on Russian social networks and today’s scenarios like Fortnite outfits and CS:GO skins. ‘You are not buying the animation,’ he claimed. ‘You are paying for its meaning Scarcity + demand + identity = value.’

Nevertheless, this argument did not lessen the critics’ concerns about the morality of the matter. One comment maintained, ‘Because many of them are not fully aware of what they are buying. They simply buy it because Khabib says it is significant, when in fact they are just keys buying a special picture of a hat on the computer. I don’t think what Khabib and Ali are doing is a full-blown scam, but it is sleazy.’ This comment actually encapsulates the whole issue, pointing out that the concern is not so much about the product as it is about the perception of taking advantage of the fans’ confidence by selling them a digital asset whose intrinsic value is questionable.

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That auction’s success has demonstrated once again Khabib Nurmagomedov’s brand power and that a small but loyal part of his audience is ready to pay for and to continue supporting his digital culture vision. The very strong resistance, however, demonstrates that the split is evident. For every enthusiast who regards a blockchain-based artistic creation as cultural heritage piece worthy there is another one who sees a devalued character of his/her cherished idol. The merchandise has changed ownership, yet the issue on where to draw the line dividing cultural exchange from commercial exploitation is being debated. This case has shown the struggles faced by public figures in finding the balance between tradition and modern digital economy.



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Could £20,000, an ISA, and these 5 amazing shares give a second income of £1,500 a year?

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My favourite way of earning a second income is to buy dividend shares. And there’s lots of them to choose from. For example, at the moment (28 November), the five highest-yielding stocks on the FTSE 100 offer an average return of 7.5%.

Stock Yield (%)
Legal & General 8.7
Phoenix Group Holdings (LSE:PHNX) 7.9
M&G 7.4
Mondi 7.0
Land Securities Group 6.7
Average 7.5
Source: Hargreaves Lansdown / data at 28 November

This means a £20,000 investment divided equally among them could generate a return of £1,500 over the next 12 months.

A long term approach

But let’s assume that instead of banking this cash, it’s reinvested buying more of these shares. In this case, if the yield remained unchanged, income of £1,613 would be received in year two. Repeat this for another year and the return would rise to £1,733. You get the picture.

The act of reinvesting dividends is known as compounding and has some high-profile supporters. For example, Warren Buffett once said: “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.

Returning to our example, if we continued for another 22 years, the initial lump sum of £20,000 would grow to £121,967 after a quarter of century. At this point, a 7.5% return would provide an annual second income of £9,148.

Of course, it’s wise to be a little cautious. There are no guarantees – especially over a period of 25 years – that dividends will be maintained. And inevitably, the share prices of these five will move up and down. If they go in the wrong direction then all of the benefits of holding income shares could be wiped out.

However, this example does highlight the potential benefits available from owning high-yielding shares, especially over an extended period. 

Delving deeper

Looking at the five, Phoenix Group Holdings, the wealth manager, is the one that’s been around the longest. The group can trace its roots back to 1782. And for its past six financial years, it’s increased its dividend. For 2024, it was 15.4% higher than in 2019. Its interim payout for 2025 is 2.6% more than last year’s.

Year Dividend per share (pence) Change (%)
2019 46.8 +1.7
2020 47.5 +1.5
2021 48.9 +3.0
2022 50.8 +3.9
2023 52.65 +3.7
2024 54.0 +2.6
Source: company reports

At 30 September, it had £98.18bn of equites, £91.57 of debt securities, and £4.48bn of investment property on its balance sheet. This means it’s vulnerable to turbulence in other markets. Falling returns are likely to put is dividend under pressure. And increased competition is another concern.

However, compared to a year earlier, the company’s half-year results for the six months ended 30 June showed a 25.3% increase in adjusted operating profit, a 9% rise in operating cash generation and a 5% boost to assets under management.

Phoenix isn’t a household name, which probably explains why from March 2026, it will be known as Standard Life, one of its more famous brands. Following a series of acquisitions as well as organic growth, the group now looks after the pensions, savings, and investments of 12m people in Europe.

Overall, I think it’s worth considering.

Final thought

As for the other four, I already own Legal & General. But I’d have to do more research before deciding whether the remaining three should be part of my ISA.

But I wouldn’t stop there. I think the UK stock market is stuffed full of impressive dividend shares offering attractive returns.



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More than 1,000 flights canceled and delayed nationwide on busy travel day

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As travelers prepare to fly home on what is anticipated to be one of the busiest travel days in 15 years, a powerful winter storm in the Midwest and Great Lakes region has prompted the cancellation of hundreds of flights nationwide.

As of noon Sunday, 6,211 flights have been delayed into and out of the United States, and 1,006 flights have been canceled, according to flight tracker FlightAware, which provides live flight delay and cancellation updates.

Out of Los Angeles International Airport, the busiest airport in California, six flights had been canceled, and 126 had been delayed. Inbound flights to LAX were also affected, with 12 flights canceled and 155 delayed. Hollywood Burbank Airport and Long Beach Airport were also impacted with several flights delayed on Sunday.

In a statement on Nov. 21, the Transportation Security Administration said that more than 17.8 million travelers were expected to fly from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2, with more than 3 million traveling on Sunday. “We are projecting that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest travel days in TSA history,” said Adam Stahl, senior official performing the duties of deputy TSA administrator.

While weather is the leading cause of delays, some short-term disruptions were expected after the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive to address a software problem in Airbus A320 aircraft. The recall was implemented after a JetBlue Airways flight from Cancun to Newark dropped in midair on Oct. 30, and made an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla., injuring 15 to 20 passengers.

Before heading to the airport, travelers are encouraged to check NASstatus.faa.gov for flight delays, the National Weather Service for weather conditions and airlines for up-to-date flight information.



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‘Lithuania facelift left me with lopsided mouth and hearing loss’

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Angela Paterson before her face and neck lift (Image: Angela Paterson/SWNS)

A woman who travelled to Lithuania for a face and neck lift in an attempt to “feel younger” has expressed her regret after the procedure allegedly resulted in hearing loss and a “lopsided” mouth, leaving her with a bill of more than £7,000 to rectify it. Angela Paterson, 48, diligently saved for two years and splashed out more than £8,000 on a facelift, neck lift and upper blepharoplasty in Kaunas, which included flights, accommodation and pet-sitting expenses.

However, post-surgery, she claims to have suffered hearing loss and a “lopsided” appearance to her mouth. Even after 14 months of recovery, Angela revealed that she still bears scars around her neck, a “bunched-up eye” due to tight stitches, and persistent hearing loss in one ear. She is now preparing to fly to Turkey for corrective surgery to mend her neck and eye next month, estimating that the operation and travel expenses will exceed £7,000.

Angela, a tattoo artist from Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, confessed: “My confidence level, my mental health has all taken a dip because of it all. It’s really traumatic.

“I don’t go out anymore. I wanted to get this done to feel more confident, to feel younger and better about myself.

“I’ve been left looking at myself and saying ‘I’m not happy with this’. It’s had a severe impact on my mental health.”

Angela Paterson after her face and neck lift

Angela Paterson claims it left her with hearing loss and a ‘lopsided’ mouth (Image: Angela Paterson/SWNS)

In September 2024, Angela journeyed to Kaunas and underwent a facelift, neck lift and upper blepharoplasty at Nordesthetics Clinic. Having read positive reviews of the clinic and having previously undergone successful surgery in Turkey, she was under the impression that she was in safe hands.

She said: “I love Turkey for surgery, but I heard great things about Lithuania and the flight was only two-and-a-half hours, so it felt a little easier for post-surgery. At the time, I had no concerns at all. As far as I was concerned, I was going to a reputable company.”

After the procedure, Angela claimed she experienced hearing difficulties and noticed her mouth had become uneven. “The right side of my mouth was lifted right up and the left side was drooping down,” she said.

She says she voiced these worries “the very morning after” the operation, though the clinic maintains it has no documentation of this. She remained in the Baltic nation for another six days before returning home.

Angela Paterson just before surgery

Angela Paterson just before surgery (Image: Angela Paterson/SWNS)

A month afterwards, Angela informed the clinic her healing was progressing “well”, but highlighted lumps around her chin and a speech impediment caused by her asymmetrical mouth. She said the clinic reassured her the problems were typical at her stage of recovery.

She also voiced concerns over a possible infection at the incision site, but was told the wound was not infected. Months afterwards, and still dealing with a noticeable mark beneath her chin, which appears when she speaks, Angela became “really concerned” about the permanent effects.

She also sounded the alarm over scarring around her neck, a puckered eye she says was caused by tight stitches, ongoing hearing loss in one ear and visible platysma bands. Her asymmetrical mouth has improved, but still appears when she speaks, she added.

She went on to say: “I’ve got lumps and bumps everywhere on my neck. I’ve got a big mark under my chin that’s really noticeable when I talk. I’ve been wearing wigs to cover the damage.”

Half a year after the procedure, the clinic proposed a revision surgery for her scars at a cost of £600. However, she alleges that surgeons in the UK and Turkey stated she lacked sufficient skin for revision surgery and would instead require steroid injections and Co2 laser treatment costing a minimum of £3,000 per session.

In July 2025, she lodged a formal complaint with the Lithuanian clinic, but they responded saying she provided “no new evidence” to support her allegations. A further offer of revision surgery for £600 was extended three months later, but by then she claimed she could no longer afford the travel expenses as her insurance had expired. Angela has sought legal counsel, but alleges that UK solicitors have declined her case due to the surgery taking place in Lithuania.

She explained: “When you look up medical negligence abroad, lots of lawyers show up, but when you phone them and say Lithuania, they say that’s out of our jurisdiction. Yes, I made the decision to go abroad.

“I get that and people will say that’s my decision. But the point I need to get across to people is that a court won’t represent you in Lithuania.

Angela Paterson after her face and neck lift

Angela Paterson after her face and neck lift (Image: Angela Paterson/SWNS)

“In Turkey they would. I didn’t know that before I went out. [To fight the case] I would need to pay many, many thousands upfront to a Lithuanian lawyer, probably more than the surgery itself.”

In five weeks she will be jetting off to Turkey to undergo surgery to repair her platysma bands, receive a temporal lift on her eye and “level out” the scarring and lumps on her neck. The operation itself carries a hefty price tag of £6,500, with additional costs of £443 for flights and £350 for pet-sitting.

A representative for Nordesthetics said: “All patients, including Ms Paterson, are informed of the risks and potential complications before surgery, and they confirm in writing that they are aware of these risks. Post-operative scarring is one of the complications Ms Paterson had been made aware of before the surgery.

“This complication is caused by the body’s response to the surgery and may be influenced by different aspects of a patient’s physique that cannot be determined before the surgery. Since the surgery performed on Ms Paterson complied with all medical standards, this complication is considered a risk that the patient was made aware of beforehand. She had also been informed that she potentially might need scar revision surgery, and the clinic offered this surgery after an appropriate scar healing period.”



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