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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, who stunned the world this week by declaring martial law, has narrowly avoided being impeached, as his party's lawmakers boycotted the parliamentary vote on his ouster Saturday. The motion by opposition lawmakers accused him of insurrection, calling his decree an unconstitutional self-coup. "The president has betrayed the trust of the people and has lost the right to carry out state affairs," the impeachment motion read. Thousands of protesters had gathered outside the National Assembly to cheer on his removal. Now protests are expected to build. "We will not give up. We will prevail," liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung said after the motion fell through. "By Christmas, we will bring people the end-of-year gift of restoring the country to normalcy." The liberal party said it would submit the motion again at the next parliamentary session on Wednesday — and every week after that until it passes. The question is whether enough members of Yoon's conservative ruling party will vote to oust him while he still has two-and-a-half years remaining in his term, potentially ceding the presidency to the liberal opposition. Impeaching Yoon requires the support of at least two-thirds of the 300-member National Assembly — or 200 votes. Because the opposition coalition holds 192 seats, impeachment requires eight or more votes from Yoon's conservative People Power Party. In the days following the martial law declaration, a handful of ruling party legislators had indicated they would at least consider impeachment. But only three of them showed up for the vote Saturday, with the remaining 105 leaving the plenary hall in protest. Outside the National Assembly, the crowd gathered to call for Yoon's removal let out a cry of frustration. Among them were citizens who had traveled from hours away and college students studying for exams in the throng while keeping one eye on the news. "Arrest Yoon Suk-yeol!" they chanted as they marched down the promenade. In declaring martial law Tuesday, Yoon railed against the opposition-controlled National Assembly, which he accused of being a "den of criminals" and North Korea-sympathizers. Gen. Park An-su, whom Yoon designated as his martial law commander, subsequently suspended all political activity and declared the media under the military's control. For many in South Korea , the move chillingly harked to the country's past military dictatorships. But three hours after Yoon's decree, legislators — many of them scaling the gates of the locked-down National Assembly — unanimously voted to overrule Yoon, requiring him to lift the decree. On Saturday morning, in a two-minute address to the nation, Yoon apologized for inconveniencing the public and said that he had been motivated by "desperation." While Yoon reportedly told his officials and party members that his decree was meant to send a message to an adversarial legislature — which has filed numerous impeachments against his appointees and moved to investigate his wife on charges of graft and stock manipulation — many, including his own party members, say they believe he had much more sinister motives. Han Dong-hun, the leader of the People Power Party, said that there were signs that the special forces soldiers who had stormed the National Assembly were acting on orders to arrest him and other legislators. Opposition leader Lee, whom Yoon narrowly defeated in the presidential election two years ago, has said the same. "We've confirmed that President Yoon ordered the arrest of major politicians on the grounds that they were anti-state forces," Han said at a party meeting Friday. "I don't think we can pretend like nothing happened." While stating that this was based on "credible" sources, Han did not elaborate, offering only that these plans would be made public in due time "through various channels." In a meeting with Han that same day, Yoon denied giving such an order, Han said. Hong Jang-won, a senior official at the National Intelligence Service, the country's spy agency , told lawmakers Friday that Yoon called him to order the arrest of several lawmakers, including party leaders Lee and Han. Spy chief Cho Tae-yong has disputed Hong's allegations. Yet even while condemning the martial law declaration as unconstitutional and acknowledging that Yoon must ultimately be removed from office, Han and most of his party allies balked at impeachment. For the South Korean conservatives, impeachment is their exposed nerve, and they have reason to tread lightly. The first and only South Korean president to be successfully impeached was conservative Park Geun-hye, who was later investigated and jailed on corruption charges. Her downfall splintered the conservative camp and opened a path for liberal successor Moon Jae-in, whose term conservatives refer to as "the lost five years." Crucial to the success of Park's impeachment was a bloc of conservative legislators who joined the opposition to vote in favor. It is why many party stalwarts are determined to avoid the same fate this time around. "We cannot have any more traitors surrendering to the enemy, like the time with Park Geun-hye," Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo wrote on social media Wednesday. Instead, Yoon's party members have floated more moderate solutions that would make way for Yoon's "orderly resignation," such as revising the constitution to shorten Yoon's term, transferring some of his presidential powers to the prime minister or forming a bipartisan Cabinet. In his recent public address, Yoon said he would leave his fate to the party, hinting that he may relinquish much of his authority to Han, should he avoid impeachment. The liberal opposition has rejected any alternatives to impeachment, calling Yoon a "ticking time bomb." "He is in a very troubling mental state right now. We don't have time to discuss something like 'an orderly resignation,' " liberal party spokesperson Yoon Jong-kun told reporters Saturday morning. "Only Yoon's immediate removal from official duties and impeachment can alleviate the anger of the people and South Korea' s plummeting international credit rating." The liberal party has said that it would propose the motion again Wednesday. "We are going to propose it repeatedly," Lee Jae-myung said, "until it goes through." ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit latimes.com . Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.1. A wine wand because you love wine, but wine does not love you. This little handheld filter helps remove histamines and sulfites in alcohol that may trigger headaches and other symptoms. Plus, it'll help restore the natural taste of your wine after it's been opened. PureWine is a small biz that specializes in wine accessories. Check it out on TikTok ! And read more about sulfite allergies and wine at Cleveland Clinic Promising review: "What a difference these have made in my life. With my allergies, it was impossible to enjoy a glass or two of wine without nasty side effects: stuffy nose, red face, and headaches. Now, I can have a glass of wine and not have to dart to a package of antihistamines! Makes a great gift. Even thinking of splitting a box into stocking stuffers. Each wand is individually wrapped. Have purchased these several times and will continue to do so." — KellyH Get a three-pack from Amazon for $11.99 (available in other multipacks). 2. A set of bedsheet fasteners so you don't have to break a sweat trying to get your bedsheets to stay on your bed. These babies keep your fitted sheets in place so it no longer has to be an Olympic sport, ya know? Promising review: " These work really well! I have a 14-inch mattress, so keeping the fitted sheet well secured has been a struggle until now. One of the best purchases I've made. I followed someone else's advice here of turning the sheet inside out, putting the fasteners on, then putting the sheet on the mattress. Made them very easy to use." — Jayne Voyt Get a four-pack from Amazon for $7.19+ (available in three colors and in an eight-pack). 3. A fast-acting HyperChiller for those days you're running a tad bit late but still need your iced coffee fix. Best part of all? You get a heavenly cold cup of coffee in only 60 seconds! Easy peasy! This 12.5-ounce cup chills all beverages except carbonated ones (think tea, juice, and even wine). Fill it with water and put it in the freezer for 12 hours before using it then the next morning you're all good to go! Plus, it's dishwasher safe! Promising review: "I’m the type of person who loves iced coffee any day and I like to take my time drinking it. This HyperChiller has truly changed my life! It’s super easy to put together and clean! Also, the fact that you can pour your hot coffee directly into it is amazing! It’s super fast at making your coffee cold, and it never tastes watered down at all! I am so amazed and happy by this invention, 100% recommend everyone buys it." — Catherine D Get it from Amazon for $15.80+ (available in five colors). 4. A dog feeding tracker so everyone in the house knows if the fur baby has been fed. No more texting the family group chat to see if Toto ate or not — let this little tracker make life a littleeee easier. This tracker comes equipped with magnets and self-adhesive backing for multiple mounting options. Promising review: "Awesome product! There are four of us who were working together to feed the dogs. It simplified everything because I no longer have to text to see if anyone had fed them every morning. Now I just see if it's green and if not I feed them and indicate it, we all love it so much! " — Toni Deegan Get it from Amazon for $7.95+ (available in six styles). 5. A set of two reusable Wad-Free tools you might recognize from Shark Tank that'll make laundry day a bit easier on you. Reduce drying time and prevent clothes and sheets from getting all tangled up in each other. Adulting is literally finding loopholes to make life easier , and these certainly do the job. Wad-Free is a small biz that was launched during the pandemic by Cyndi, who had a wadding problem and no available solutions so she created her own! Promising review: "Wow!!! You wonder if things like this really work and, well, I can absolutely confirm it does ! First, I was impressed that the package came with two of the devices because I was only expecting one, so there was one for the fitted sheet and the flat sheet. Finally, I tried it out, and not only did my sheets NOT wad up, but they came out of the dryer feeling fresher, feeling more dry, and unwrinkled! I will be buying a set of these for each of my immediate family members and close friends! What a great gift!!!" — katy Get a two-pack from Amazon for $18.98 (available in a four-pack). 6. A jar of the TikTok-famous Pink Stuff that's totally worth ALL the hype. My jaw is quite LITERALLY on the floor every time I scroll on TikTok and see this stuff in action. This paste plays no games when it's time to get tidy. Tough on grease and stains on almost any surface, leaves no scratches, and it's vegan! Sounds like the bomb dot com to me. See it in action on TikTok ! Promising review: " This is one of those 'changed my life' products that you come across every once in a while . I have tried so many different things to clean my clear glass shower door and just end up wasting time, money, and effort. The reviews and price of this product sold me on it. I love the smell (very subtle), and I used it with a basic sponge on my shower door. It did take a little effort, but not bad and yielded amazing results . I then got excited about the other possibilities and have used it in the inside of my oven door with similar results . It’s great. You won’t be disappointed." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $5.97 (available with a scrubbing sponge). 7. A 12-pack of dual-sided shower curtain hooks to address what a pain in the neck it is to hook and unhook shower curtains and liners. You'll be able to easily hang both shower necessities SEPARATELY. I am shooketh. And they're easy to slide?! Honeyyyy, take my money. Although they say that they're rust-resistant, everyone's experience is different. Many shower hooks do eventually rust and have to be swapped out. Still a pretty awesome and suuuuuper convenient option. Promising review: "I may have been out of touch but I'd never seen double-sided shower hooks like these. Being able to take down the liner for washing without removing the outer curtain and vice versa is fabulous . — CJ Maltby Get a 12-pack from Amazon for $5.69+ (available in five colors). 8. A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll quickly remove all those calluses. Personally, as a dancer, I'm intrigued, 'cause holy guacamole, these results are mind-blowing. Just presoak your feet, apply the gel, let sit for 5–10 minutes, and rinse! It's recommended you go back in afterward with a foot file just to make sure no residue or dead skin is left behind. Want to know more? Check out our full Lee Beauty Callus Remover write-up ! Promising review: "I have the driest heels, and this is the ONLY product that has ever worked . Before I used this, my heels had some pretty deep cracks and now they're almost baby soft again . But please follow the directions... I left it on my super-dry, thick-callused heels for only three minutes, and the calluses were literally melting off ! Wonderful product! So glad I don't have to go soak my feet in those tubs at the nail salon anymore." — Kiki Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three scents and in a two-pack). 9. A volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess face oil even if you're wearing makeup. This baby is reusable AND washable!! So if you wanna toss those blotting papers, be my guest. Promising review: "I first saw this online, and it looked like it worked very well in the video that I watched. I use oil-blotting sheets a lot, but I thought if this roller ball worked, it would be way more convenient as it is reusable and washable. This does not move your makeup at all, and it literally makes your face look completely matte, soaking up all of the oil! Super easy to clean." — Courtney Get it from Amazon for $9.31 (available in another style and in refill packs). 10. A bleach-free weekly shower spray that'll clean your shower till' it sparkles, but that's not all, friends. This baby also prevents future soap scum buildup. Spray it, let it sit for 8–12 hours (so probz spray before bed), then wake up to a totally new shower. Promising review: " Best product ever! It's made my cleaning easier . Just spray it and leave it overnight, and in the morning, rinse it well with water. I scrub the tiles sometimes for a shinier look and sometimes I just spray it two or three hours before cleaning and don't need to leave it overnight. It's an amazing product. I've been using it for about a month, and my faucets are shinier than ever. I love this product." — Maisha Ahmed Get it from Amazon for $19.19+ (available in two scents, two sizes, and in a two-pack). 11. A three-pack of velvet pocket scrunchies with zipper storage for those no-pocket, no-purse days where you're forced to use a different, strange place, like your bra. It'll be a lot less awkward taking your credit card out of a scrunchie to pay at the grocery store than reaching into your bra or sock and handing the cashier the credit card you pulled outta there. Promising review: "I love these hair scrunches. They are very comfortable around your wrist, and I love the fact that I’m able to store money along with lipstick. It’s great when you're on the go, at a party, or even at school. The zipper is well-made, and so is the hair tie." — YJORDAN Get a three-pack from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven color combinations). 12. A mini ChomChom roller that'll pick up fur and lock it inside the roller for easy peasy cleanup. And this reusable baby doesn't lose its effectiveness after use! Now, you can have your fave pet hair picker-upper with you at all times and use it to get your cat's hair and lint off of your clothes. ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. Promising review: "We absolutely love the original ChomChom for our furniture because we have TWO super fluffy dogs. I saw this small one and immediately got it, and we love it, too. It removes the hair from your clothes and clears it off of the rollers as you use it, so the hair doesn't get back on your clothes. It's super easy to use and works great. " — Lindsey Mays Get it from Amazon for $19.99 . 13. Dress Weights for those days when you wanna wear a dress on a super windy day. Where have these been all our lives?! Am I late to the party? No more free shows or avoiding dresses altogether. Stick these under your dress or skirt and avoid a Marilyn Monroe moment. Dress Strong is a New York-based small biz that focuses on keeping your "cheeks in check" with handmade reusable dress weights. Promising review: " Suuuuper helpful and quick to put on a dress! Convenient storage and really stays on there ! Had them on my bridesmaid dress and was running/dancing around in Texas heat for about 12 hours, and they stayed on! Thank goodness, too; otherwise, the guests would've gotten a free show 😂. Wonderful product. Would buy 10x over again! " — Allison Get a set of four from Dress Strong on Etsy for $18.99+ (available in multipacks). 14. A Better Breader that'll *perfectly* coat your chicken in batter and seasoning so you can get the most delicious fried wings. Simply add your batter and seasoning to this, throw your meat or veggies in, give it a shake, and use some tongs to take 'em out. No more flour covered fingers! It's also perfect to take on the go! Promising review: "This all-in-one solution makes the messy process of breading chicken, fish, or vegetables a breeze . The design is simple yet ingenious, with three compartments that streamline the breading process—just add your breading ingredients, dip your food, and voila! The result? Perfectly coated, evenly breaded dishes every time, without the usual mess and hassle. Cleanup is a snap, too, thanks to its dishwasher-safe construction. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this breading station will level up your culinary game and make you wonder how you've ever lived without it . Highly recommended for anyone who loves homemade breaded dishes but hates the cleanup afterward." — Colleen Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . 15. A handy adjustable measuring spoon so you'll have ALL your kitchen measuring tools in ONE spoon. No more bajillion table/teaspoons on a little ring takin' up *precious* drawer space, just slide to the measurement you need! It's giving me Zenon vibes, it's like I'm living in the year 3000 with the Jo Bros. It measures wet ingredients from 1 milliliter up to 15 milliliters and dry ingredients from 1/4 teaspoon up to 1 tablespoon. AND it's dishwasher safe! Promising review: "One measuring spoon to replace several...how can you go wrong? The two pieces completely separate so you can wash it thoroughly! Pleased with my purchase and the amount of room it just freed up in my drawer!" — zonneschijn Get it from Amazon for $7.95 . 16. A rechargeable electric lighter that's windproof, splashproof, portable, and sooo convenient. Don't you HATE trying to light your candles and realizing that your lighter is dead? No more constantly having to buy new ones — get yourself one that'll last you! Promising review: "I love this lighter. I purchased it back in 2022, and it's going on three years of me owning it. Back when I bought it, I was tired of always needing a lighter and either not having one or, when I did find one, it was dead. So I found this one and read the reviews and decided to get it. Almost three years into owning one, and I will never go back to standard lighters , running out of lighter fluid or burning my darn finger. I can honestly say this is probably the best purchase I made on Amazon to date. I would highly suggest this lighter or something similar to anyone looking to stop using boring, limited lighters. The design is so sleek and small you can take it with you on the go; just got to make sure it's fully charged ." — rebelliouslegacy Get it from Amazon for $7.59+ (available in nine colors). 17. A Shark Tank- approved set of two car seat gap fillers so nothing falls into that little car gap, also known as the Bermuda Triangle. These would be super useful if you're like me — clumsy and drop literally everything into this black hole. The seat gap filler is flexible and fits into most cars. The pack comes with two gap fillers (one for both the driver and passenger sides), a sticky pad for keeping items like your phone from sliding around, and an LED car light. Promising review: "I have to admit, my expectations weren't very high. I thought it was more of a joke when my husband got this for me for Christmas. Little did I realize it would be one of my favorite gadgets ever ! I don't know if I realized just how many things went missing in my seat gap. It has really saved a lot of things from disappearing into that black hole. It was easy enough to fit into my car and it's soft! It's just like an extension of my seat, except it fits every curve of my seat! There really isn't another product that compares to this . That's why I gave it 5 stars!" — Tessa Forbes Get a pair from Amazon for $19.99 . 18. A pair of fleece-lined tights that look sheer so you don't have to sacrifice being warm when you wanna wear a skirt or dress. Look fire *and* save yourself from being miserably freezing?! Straight-up witchcraft. Promising reviews: "Okay, these fleece-lined tights are seriously amazing! I was a bit skeptical at first, but they actually do look like regular sheer stockings on the outside while keeping you super warm with the fleece inside. It’s like magic 🙌. The fabric is so soft and stretchy; I wore them all day and didn't have that annoying sagging or bunching thing going on. I’ve rocked them under dresses and I even layered them under jeans on a super cold day, and they were perfect. The high waist is also a nice touch — it makes everything look smooth without squeezing you to death. 😅 Trust me, these are gonna be your new winter BFF! " — Mitra "Love it! It looks like you're wearing nothing, but keeps you warm because they're thick. I’m African American and I was a little hesitant about if this would match my skin tone, but it did. " — Toni Taylor Get them from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in women's sizes XS–3XL, seven colors, and in two-packs). 19. An adjustable hairband specifically designed for thick, curly hair and braids. These babies will give you the perfect puff, pineapple, ponytail, you name it. And it won't be too tight orrr too loose. Promising review: " If I could give it 10 stars, I would. I love this product. It's easy to use and it truly doesn't give you any headache, nor does it snag your hair out. I have thick 4c hair and I'm able to put my hair in a puff with ease and wear the band all day long and adjust the tightness or looseness throughout the day if needed without messing up my hairstyle ." — Cutiepie Get it from Amazon for $9.95 (available in nine colors and in multipacks). 20. A six-pack of Keurig cleaner pods you can simply put through a cycle on your machine to get rid of all the gross crud and built-up coffee grinds in there. The first time cleaning might take a few extra pods, BUT use them weekly and your Keurig will be easier to clean. You'd be surprised how much better your coffee tastes after your Keurig is clean! Promising review: " These cleaning cups are amazing!!!! I am embarrassed to admit that I've never cleaned out my Keurig in the few years that I've had it. 🤦🏻♀️ My first run-through with these cups was completely disgusting!! As you can see in photo #1 (see photos above!), it looks like a freshly brewed cup of coffee 🤢 but sadly, no, that's the disgusting buildup that's been brewing in my Keurig for the past few years! By picture #8, I had put another cleaning cup in to really clean it well. I kept running it after I took pictures and ran it until completely clear. I will definitely be using these once a week as recommended !" — Suzanne C. Get a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95 (available in 12-, and 18-packs). 21. A creamy oatmeal-scented paw butter to nourish dry, cracked paws and noses. Use it before and after walks to protect and comfort your pooch's paws from super hot or cold weather — the fur babe deserves it! Promising review: "We live in Chicago, and the winters are brutal on our black Lab's paws. The salt and snow were cracking his pads, and although our dog wasn't whining or showing any pain, there was no way that a crack in his pad felt good. We put this on his paws once a day and noticed an improvement. We would take him out to play fetch and apply it the second we came back inside while he was still tired and panting so that he wouldn't lick it all off. It worked well enough that we'll buy it again next winter ." — Todd Snyder Get it from Amazon for $7.29+ (available in two scents). 22. Some miniature spatulas , another Shark Tank- approved product, so you can scoop out every bit of lotion, foundation, jam, ketchup...whatever it is that you're beating to squeeze out the last drops. I get it! It feels like soooo much foundation goes to waste when it's getting low, but not anymore!! The set comes with one spatula with a 6-inch handle and another with a 12-inch handle. Promising review: "So worth it! I'm so happy with it. You will definitely save money using this. I think about how much I could have saved if this was invented 30 years ago. I mostly use it for small makeup jars. I tested out the longer one on an 18-ounce lotion, and it worked fine. Some reviews complain about not being able to get every curve and corner of their container...oh please...You get so much more than you would without it." — Liz Get a set of two from Amazon for $9.99 . 23. A heated shiatsu massage pillow to relieve your sore, tight muscles. Ahhh, we love luxury! Fire this massage pillow up with the included power adaptor and enjoy pre-timed 20-minute sessions with auto shutoff and overheat protection! Promising review: "My wife and I got this pillow for her mom during the holidays and she raved so much we decided to get our own. And what a great decision! This massage pillow provides amazing relief for back and shoulder pain. I have tried so many things, and what I love about this pillow is that I don't have to hold the massager. I can just lean back, place it on the spot on my shoulder or back that is tight, and relax. I have definitely noticed a difference after a month of use — my shoulders are no longer so tense, and the range of motion in my back feels freer. The heat is also a great touch, and the protective sleeve helps to keep it from getting too hot. If you're on the fence about whether or not to buy, I highly recommend!" — Abcxyz Get it from Amazon for $49.25+ (available in five colors). 24. A pack of 40 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day babe! These patches absorb all the gunk and speed up the pimple-healing process without picking or popping. Psh, what pimple? Promising review: "I ordered these on a whim after a long day of isolation and internet browsing and because I have a terrible habit of picking at spots on my face and making them into something much much worse. These magical spots are life-changing!!! Put them on before bed (or before work) on clean skin and FORGET about them. You don't notice they're there — unless you go to pick at something and then YOU STOP!! Leave them in place for at least six hours and then peel them off. They come off easily (but not so easy that they come off while sleeping) and the amount of 'blech' they suck out is amazing !!! So a spot that was going to erupt into Mount Vesuvius ends up being NOTHING !!!! I've purchased six packages and will keep buying them . An amazing value!" — Jennifer Nothdurft Get a 40-pack from Amazon for $6.11+ (available 80-, 120-, and 200-packs). 25. A two-pack of dip clips to make dunking your nuggets and fries in the car *so* much easier. This Shark Tank- approved little baby clips right onto your car vent and holds your sauce, so on those days when you gotta eat in your car, you don't have to worry about making a mess or struggling to dip your food in your fave sauce. Seriously, the best. Saucemoto is a small biz founded in 2017. OK, besties, so I have not stopped bragging about my little chicky nuggy dip clip since I got it Christmas 2021. This is by far one of my favorite things I've ever received. I LOVE chicken nuggets. I wanna be a chicken nugget, but I did not like trying to dunk my nuggets while in the car. This thing is so convenient for days that I don't have much time to eat and just have to grab something quick and keep going. Get yourself one if you're nugget-obsessed and overly busy like me; everyone who's seen it in my car has gotten one for themselves and not regretted it! Promising review: " This is the greatest invention . I’m in my car a lot, and anytime I order any fast food, I always have to order dip, doesn’t matter what I’m eating. This thing came in handy not only for me but for my son, too . Perfect for me because it comes with two holders, and I like at least two dips at a time. I know I’m making this out to sound like it’s a billion-dollar invention, but I just love it. It’s a very handy thing to have in your car . I’m forever spilling my sauces all over the place because there is nowhere to put them, and then I saw this and knew I just had to try it. It’s a total game-changer in my car . Thanks to whoever invented this. It’s GREAT!! " — Denise Get a two-pack from Amazon for $9.99 (available in two colors and in four- and six-packs). 26. Slow cooker liners so you can have one less dish to scrub after dinner. Plus, it'll be perfect for whipping up two different dips at the same time whenever you're hosting. You can also use 'em for heavier meals, like roasts, these things can handle pretty much anything! Promising reviews: "I've been using this brand for a while now...I own a KitchenAid slow cooker, which fits well over the ceramic pot. I cook many recopies on high, med, and low, and keep warm. I use them all, and this bag never fails me ... With this liner, the cleanup is zero for the pot, and you only need to wash your slow cooker lid. It's so easy, and it's one of the greatest inventions. I'm new to slow cooking but have used these liners from day one. I would hate to clean a large, heavy ceramic pot with food all stuck on the bottom. My worst nightmare. I give this product FIVE STARS." — Triple Bogie Get a box of six liners from Amazon for $3.48 . 27. A shoe stretch spray because you're pulling out those winter boots and remembering what a pain they are to squeeze into. This will help to gradually stretch out your favorite pair of over-the-knee boots without staining or fading 'em. You'll wanna keep this stuff around every year. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Amanda Davis swears by this spray. Check out her Foot Matters Shoe Stretch spray review for more details! Oh! And BTW, Foot Matters is a small biz that specializes in shoe-stretching products. Promising reviews: "My sandals were awfully tight on the top of my feet. I tried everything before finally finding this spray. Nothing helped; there was no relief. Then I tried this spray, and it moved heaven and earth, and now my sandals are perfect! " — Swissharpist "I injured my foot a few months back, and most of my shoes don't fit. I've tried stretchers, hair dryers, wearing multiple socks — everything. I bought this stuff, and within a half hour, my problems were solved . Try this method first." — Susan Olson Get it from Amazon for $9.99 . 28. A set of cactus-shaped dryer balls that'll help reduce dryer time. The little spikes help open clothes up to allow the warm air to move faster between them. Reviewers are also saying it helps catch human and pet hair! You'll love not needing to run the dryer twice to dry your laundry. Promising reviews: " This product has reduced drying time by 30 minutes for my heavy towels . Towels are fluffier and I don't have to cool dry them to get any leftover dog hair. Lint catcher is fuller after drying with the cactus and less lint and hair on my clothes ." — KayioAustinChapman "I have two cats, and not a day goes by that my clothes wouldn't be covered in loose fur, even after coming out of the washing machine. Not with these! The little spikes grab the fur, and get it into the black abyss that is the lint tray at my local laundromat. " — Everett Lier Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in five colors and in six-packs). 29. A set of baking sheet dividers so you don't run out of counter space when you're baking your famous holiday cookies. No more putting your trays of snickerdoodles in unusual places, cuz now you can just easily stack 'em! Lion 3D Print Lab is a New Jersey-based small biz that specializes in 3C prints like baking products, nameplates, and ornaments. Promising review: " These are a lifesaver for small kitchens with big time cookie baking! So great to be able to stack trays and not have a huge amount of counter space taken up by cooling cookies." — Liz V. Get a 4-pack from Lion 3D Print Lab on Etsy for $12.59+ (available in six colors and also in 8-, 12-, and 16-packs). 30. A grape and tomato zip slicer because with all the things you already have to do for meal prep, do you really wanna sit there and individually cut up cherry tomatoes for your salad? Didn't think so. This'll get it done in no time. Promising review: "Saw this on TikTok. Had to try it. LOVE IT. So fast and easy. Washes easily and we just lay it out to dry. But we have also put it in the dishwasher too . Saves us so much time and no more almost slicing fingers cutting tiny tomatoes. Wish I’d had this when the kids were tiny and I needed to cut their grapes. Would’ve saved me time." — Mermaid Get it from Amazon for $14.99 . You discovering the wine wands after waking up with a killer wine headache: The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
On December 4, 2024 (KST), Dua Lipa performed the first night of her two-night concert in Seoul—after a bit of confusion from the panic that swept the nation as President Yoon Suk Yeol declared and then lifted martial law. Despite the political tension in the air, the pop star put on an unforgettable show for her fans in Korea . For SNL Korea star and TV personality Kwon Hyuk Soo , though, the show might be unforgettable for a whole different reason. While watching the show, Kwon posted several Instagram Stories showing Dua Lipa on stage. In the first one, Kwon referred to Dua Lipa as “ Ratatouille .” In the last one, after referring to her as Dua Lipa in the second, Kwon then wrote, “Stay still, Mapo Tofu. Let oppa take some pictures of you.” “So which one is Ratatouille?” “Oh, it’s Dua Lipa, I see...” “Mapo Tofu!!! Stay still. Let oppa take some pictures of you!!” When spoken in Korean, Dua Lipa, ratatouille, and mapo tofu all become four-lettered names. Some recognized this as humor, commenting that Kwon might have been attempting what SEVENTEEN S.Coups fans do when teasing the idol, calling him different four-lettered names (S.Coups is also a four-lettered name in Korean). It’s Official — SEVENTEEN’s S.Coups Picks His Favorite Nickname To Hail From The Internet Regardless, most became offended by the Stories and called out Kwon’s rudeness toward the pop star. “The whole oppa comment is the worst part.” “F*cking rude... Who does he think he is?” “I loved her concert so much, so this pisses me off even more. How dare he?” “The kind of person he is...” “How rude.” “ Oppa , my a*s. Makes me want to puke. Disgusting” “Ew.” “...” “Was he trying to use the S.Coups nickname thing? It backfired...” “Ugh.” Kwon has not responded to the criticism growing online.
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FRISCO - How are the Dallas Cowboys impacted by the Friday release of New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones? In one way. And it’s not the one way that “the casuals and the nationals” seem to think. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was actually asked on Friday to reflect on the sudden availability of the failed first-round quarterback and offered a polite answer. “I’ve never really been in the business of looking at players based off the team they are released from, especially with the timing of the next game,” McCarthy said. “He was a prospect I really liked coming out, but we kind of have our head down right now and really focused on working with the guys we have here.” McCarthy’s remark confirms what a Cowboys source had previously told us: Dallas has no interest in signing Jones at this time. That doesn’t mean there aren’t legit arguments to the contrary. For instance ... Is Jones better than incumbent backups Cooper Rush and Trey Lance? Maybe. But that’s only part of the equation here. Simply saying “Sign Daniel Jones” omits the details. ... including cost and years and whether, in the end, 3-7 Dallas really wants to get incrementally better for this meaningless stretch run. Starting quarterback Dak Prescott, who signed a $240 million contract extension on opening Sunday of the 2024 season, was lost for the rest of this year due to a season-ending hamstring injury sustained in a Week 9 loss at Atlanta. The Cowboys insist they are trying to win with Rush, and they insist they want to see more of third-stringer Trey Lance, too. Jones in Dallas would create a lot of masters to serve ... especially when he will likely be a free agent next March, at which time the Cowboys can make a serious examination of him. Related: Commanders’ Joe Whitt Scouts Cowboys' Cooper Rush But right now? Most “casuals and nationals” seem to think it would be “funny” for Dallas to sign him in time to let him start for the Cowboys against the Giants, now QB’ed by their third-stringer Tommy DeVito. And the problem with that concept, frankly? Yes. It would be hilarious. But isn’t the Cowboys franchise already “un-serious” enough as it is? Related: Cowboys Insider Predicts Major All-Pro Absence at CommandersA plurality of Americans believe President-elect Donald Trump will bring down the cost of food and groceries, a recently released CBS/YouGov survey found. The survey revealed that 44 percent believe Trump will make food and grocery prices “go down.” Another 35 percent believe they will go up, and 21 percent said they will “not change”: In other words, as CBS News puts it, there is “net optimism” about the effect Trump and his incoming administration will have on the price of groceries. This comes as the economy emerged as a top issue time and time again ahead of the presidential election. The survey also revealed that registered voters already have a more positive view of the economy post-election. In October, just 36 percent rated the economy as “good.” Now, that figure has risen to 42 percent. As CBS News reported: The percentage of Republicans who call the U.S. economy good, while still low, has gone up, as the percentage who call it very bad has dropped. That pushes voters’ overall evaluation of the economy slightly higher than it’s been this year — and further spotlights how much partisanship , along with optimism, always plays into these evaluations. The entire survey was taken November 19-22, 2024, among 2,232 U.S. adults. It has a +/- 2.3 percent margin of error. It coincides with a recent survey from the Economist /YouGov, which found a plurality, 37 percent, admitting that their Thanksgiving plans are affected by price increases. As Breitbart News detailed : A plurality of Republicans, 47 percent, said their plans are affected by price increases, and a plurality of independents, 35 percent, said the same. Three in ten Democrats, 29 percent, also admitted that their Thanksgiving plans have been affected by price increases. However, 47 percent of Democrats said their plans have not been affected — a sentiment shared by 32 percent of independents and 30 percent of Republicans. Notably, one quarter of voters for Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that price increases are affecting their holiday plans. Forty-eight percent of Trump voters said the same. All of these realities coincide with a Pew Research survey showing that 53 percent approve of Trump’s plans for the country. RELATED — Trump: MAGA Saving, Not Threatening DemocracyNorth Carolina has interviewed former New England Patriots coach and six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick for its head coaching position, two people with knowledge of the situation said Thursday. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school isn't commenting publicly on its search. Belichick's interview, first reported by Inside Carolina, comes a week after the school fired its winningest coach in College Football Hall of Famer Mack Brown. The school announced Nov. 26 that Brown wouldn't return for a seventh season in his second stint at the school, with Brown staying on to coach last weekend's rivalry loss to N.C. State. Former Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens is working as the interim coach for an upcoming bowl game as UNC conducts it search. Moving on from the 73-year-old Brown to hire the 72-year-old Belichick would mean UNC is turning to a coach who has never worked at the college level, yet had incredible NFL success alongside quarterback Tom Brady throughout most of his 24-year tenure with the Patriots that ended last season . In the time since, he had been linked to NFL jobs , notably the Atlanta Falcons in January. UNC’s opening comes at a time of rapid changes in college athletics with free player movement through the transfer portal and players able to cash in on their athletic fame with endorsement opportunities. There’s also the impending arrival of revenue sharing, part of a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement proposal that gained preliminary approval by a judge in October. “I think it's a great time for me to get out,” Brown said after Saturday's loss to the Wolfpack. “This isn't the game that I signed up for. It's changed so much.” In an UNC-produced podcast earlier this week, athletic director Bubba Cunningham said all the coaches the school is talking with about its job “are playing,” with college football having reached its conference title games before unveiling the 12-team College Football Playoff and bowl assignments. Cunningham said then that “fit” was the most important thing in finding Brown’s successor. “There's a certain person that’s best suited at the right time, at the right place,” he said. “And right now, that’s we’re looking for: Where are we today, who can lead us in the next three, five, 10 years?” Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football