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Twitter will "tentatively" roll out a new verification service on Dec. 2, Elon Musk tweeted Friday, the latest revision to his checkmark system plans as the new owner of the social media platform.

Driving the news: The service will feature different colored "verified" checkmarks for different types of accounts, per Musk, which he's previously suggested.

A shooting at a Walmart store in Chesapeake, Virginia on Tuesday night left six people dead and four people injured, Chesapeake Police said Wednesday.

The latest: The suspected shooter in the attack purchased a pistol on the morning of the mass shooting and left a note on his phone that outlined his plan to target some of his colleagues, according to city officials.

After weeks of early Black Friday sales, Black Friday proper is officially here with extended store hours and new deals.

Why it matters: Nov. 25 is expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, according to holiday predictions from the National Retail Federation and Sensormatic Solutions.

The Black Friday chaos we used to see in storefronts and shopping malls has moved to logistics centers and warehouses all over the world:

• Hundreds of thousands of employees work long hours — often in tough conditions — to get through the holiday rush.

The big picture: E-commerce's growing share of the retail market, continued COVID precautions and an extended holiday shopping season means we might see shorter lines and smaller crowds in stores on Black Friday.

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is expected to top the box office through the Thanksgiving weekend, keeping it on pace to be one of the highest-earning films of the year.

Why it matters: Disney's latest Marvel movie is not only a box office juggernaut, but also represents the Marvel Cinematic Universe's shift toward reflecting the diversity of the real world.

West Virginians were on a roll last year when it came time to butter up their meals, compared to the rest of the country.

Why it matters: It's Thanksgiving. Butter is everywhere and on everything.

Elon Musk announced Thursday a "general amnesty" for suspended Twitter accounts from next week, "provided that they have not broken the law" or engaged in "egregious spam."

Why it matters: Online monitoring groups have reported a rise in racism, anti-Semitism and other hate speech on Twitter since free speech advocate Musk completed his $44 billion acquisition of the social media company last month, though the billionaire said Thursday it has declined.

China has recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, as Beijing authorities lock down more areas this week — including parts of the central city Zhengzhou, where Apple's main iPhone factory is located.

The latest: China hit a new daily record for a second straight day on Friday as authorities moved to enforce restrictions in an attempt to control outbreaks across the country, per Reuters.

The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, a tradition that dates back nearly a century, took place on Thursday under mostly sunny skies.

The big picture: The 96th annual parade featured "16 giant balloons, 28 floats, 40 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 10 performance groups, 700 clowns and one Santa Claus," per AP.

You won't find much that's open on Thanksgiving these days, especially if you need a pharmacy.

The big picture: Expect limited hours and some stores to be closed, so the sooner might be the better if you're running behind.

The easiest shortcut to spotting Black Friday deals is vanishing before our eyes: the sales circulars that once stuffed Thanksgiving Day papers are becoming a relic.

The big picture: The circulars were a mainstay for holiday shoppers but retailers have been phasing them out, so discounts can shift with inventory.

Black Friday is once again expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year, according to holiday season predictions and consumer surveys.

Why it matters: With the lure of saving money, more consumers are expected to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales than last year to push back against inflationary pressure, a new survey from Deloitte found.

Ford has issued a safety recall for more than 500,000 SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of damaged fuel injectors causing a fire.

Why it matters: Ford said Thursday that if the engine is running, a cracked fuel injector could leak fuel or vapor near hot surfaces, which could spark flames under the hood.

One way that individuals and corporations are giving back this Thanksgiving is to forgive the medical debts of Americans who aren't able to pay their hospital bills.

Why it matters: Medical debt is itself a health condition — anxiety about its burden can result in emotional and even physical harm to the very patients that hospitals are trying to heal.

Some pockets of the U.S. have more turkeys than people.

Details: Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that at least five counties have more than 100 turkeys per person:

If you forgot the gravy for the Thanksgiving turkey or the pumpkin pie, your shopping options are limited — thanks to COVID.

The big picture: The nation's largest retailers will keep their doors closed Thursday and many restaurants also won't be serving on the holiday.

Global warming is leading to more extreme weather in Australia, like the ongoing flooding in the southeast  — and these extremes are happening at an increased pace across the country, per a new climate report.

Threat level: Australia is facing more extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise, according to the biennial State of the Climate Report by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology, published Wednesday.