Police chief laments loss of life after release of bodycam footage of deadly traffic stop
Officials released bodycam footage showing the chaotic moments leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting in Fairfax, Virginia, in April. In a press release accompanying the footage, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) called the incident an “attempted murder.”
On April 23, an officer pulled over 36-year-old Jamal Wali for speeding. Wali also had an expired safety inspection sticker. When he was pulled over, Wali slammed on the brakes, something the officer who initially approached Wali’s vehicle noted.
Wali then informed the officer he was armed and asked why he was being pulled over. From there, the situation took a chaotic turn as a clearly distressed Wali began shouting, cursing, refusing to give his name and saying he had no driver’s license or registration for the vehicle.
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As the officer tried to deescalate the situation, Wali launched into profanity-laced complaints about how he had been treated in the country and said he came to the U.S. after serving as a translator for American forces in Afghanistan.
“I should have served with f—ing Taliban,” Wali yelled at the officer.
Wali eventually took out a GoPro-like camera and began recording the traffic stop. Police later obtained this footage and included it in the bodycam video released to the public Friday.
Two other FCPD officers arrived to assist the officer who initiated the traffic stop, with one standing on the driver’s side and the other on the passenger’s side. Wali eventually reached for his weapon and fired at the two officers on the driver’s side. According to FCPD Chief Kevin Davis, one bullet went through arms of both officers before hitting a parked car across the street, shattering its rear window.
Wali was shot and taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
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“It’s always regrettable when a life is lost. It is regrettable that Mr. Wali is no longer with us,” Davis said at a news conference announcing the release of the footage. He confirmed that Wali was married with four children as he had claimed during his tense interaction with the officer.
The chief said “the impact on those children is unimaginable, and they’ll carry that with them the rest of their lives, so we take that very seriously.”
Davis credited the officer on the passenger’s side with saving the lives of the other responding officers.
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“We also realize in this particular scenario that we’re very fortunate that we didn’t have two police funerals because it was just by — or thanks to, rather — some strategic thinking, actions by our police officer who you see on the passenger’s side of the car. His actions, his deployment of that deadly force, saved the lives of the two officers that were on the driver’s side of the car. There’s no doubt about that,” Davis told reporters.
FCPD said in a press release that Officer Ian Lachapelle, who fired his gun, was placed on restricted duty status as the investigation of the incident continues.
Tylenol murders revisited as suspect’s final interview before death emerges
James Lewis, the suspect in the 1982 Tylenol poisonings, gave a final interview attempting to clear his name. But some still wonder if he was the mastermind behind the murders that triggered a nationwide panic and got away with it.
In a span of three days beginning Sept. 29, 1982, seven people — including a 12-year-old girl — who took cyanide-laced Tylenol in the Chicago area died, sparking a national recall of the product. The poisonings led to the adoption of tamper-proof packaging for over-the-counter medications.
The case, which remains unsolved, is the subject of a new Netflix true crime docuseries, “Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders.” It features new interviews with loved ones of the victims, investigators, as well as Lewis, who died in 2023 at 76.
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Director Yotam Guendelman told Fox News Digital that during filming, they witnessed a side to Lewis that haunts them.
“For those two days, the vibe in the room was good,” Guendelman recalled. “We asked him the hard questions, and we talked about it. But there was a moment when we started asking harder questions, one after the other. We caught him in a few lies, and [he] then snapped for a couple of minutes.
“It became really scary. And for the first time, you can see someone who, even though I do think he tried not to do the worst in his life, when you put him in a corner, when he feels he’s up against the wall, he becomes scary for a second. And then he changed back to his sweet, weird self a few minutes later.”
“That really stood out,” Guendelman reflected. “I think that made us all understand that … he has this part in him that is completely uncontrollable and comes out of nowhere. … You see a person of duality. … But at the same time, we know that even though there are these tender parts of him, he’s capable of doing the worst.”
Lewis, who had a history of trouble with the law, always denied any role in the Tylenol deaths. In 2010, he gave DNA samples to the FBI and even created a website on which he said he was framed. While he lived in Chicago briefly in the ‘80s when the murders took place, Lewis said he and his wife were in New York City at the time of the poisonings.
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Director Ari Pines told Fox News Digital he was surprised Lewis agreed to give the interview on camera. But after sitting down with him, it was easy to see why.
“First of all, he loved the attention,” Pines claimed. “He was cautious, but our producer, Molly Forster, built this relationship with him for almost a year. She gained his trust bit by bit. And it worked. I think he also enjoyed the fact that we didn’t just look at him as this sensational character, which he is, but also as a human being.”
Guendelman said it took several months to convince Lewis to speak out for what turned out to be the last time.
“Molly took another approach; she was much more gentle,” he explained. “He built this trust with him. Even though he knew we were going to ask him the hard questions, we were also going to give him a chance to tell his story for the first time, from start to finish.”
In 1974, Lewis suffered a personal tragedy when his only daughter, 5-year-old Toni Ann Lewis, died from heart issues. One theory the documentary presented was that Lewis acted out in revenge against Johnson & Johnson, Tylenol’s parent company.
According to the Chicago Tribune, the sutures used to fix Toni’s congenital heart defect tore. They were made by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
According to reports, the unknown killer bought Extra-Strength Tylenol from six different stores in the Chicago area and packed the capsules with large doses of deadly potassium cyanide. The individual then placed the bottles back on the shelves.
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Lewis was in New York City when he was arrested in 1982 after a nationwide manhunt. He gave investigators a detailed account of how the killer behind the Tylenol murders might have operated. Lewis served more than 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to manufacturer Johnson & Johnson demanding $1 million to “stop the killing.”
He admitted to sending the letter and demanding the money but said he never intended to collect it. Instead, he said he wanted to embarrass his wife’s former employer and had the money sent to the employer’s bank account.
During the investigation, the police discovered Lewis’s dark past. In 1978, he was charged in Kansas City, Missouri, with the dismemberment murder of Raymond West, 72, who had hired Lewis as an accountant. The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained.
Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City. He was accused of using the name and background of a former tax client to obtain 13 credit cards.
Police described Lewis as a “chameleon” who lived in several states, used at least 20 aliases and held many jobs, including computer specialist, tax accountant, importer of Indian tapestries and seller of jewelry, pharmaceutical machinery and real estate.
In 1983, Lewis was convicted of extortion and spent 12 years in federal prison, the New York Times reported. After Lewis was convicted, he offered to help prosecutors solve the Tylenol murders, the outlet reported. It noted that when he was a fugitive, he wrote several rambling letters to the Chicago Tribune disclaiming any connection and demanding capital punishment for “whoever poisoned those capsules.”
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Following his release, he and his wife moved to Massachusetts in 1995. But his run-ins with the law didn’t end there.
Lewis was charged in 2004 with rape, kidnapping and other offenses for an alleged attack on a woman in Cambridge. He was jailed for three years while awaiting trial, but prosecutors dismissed the charges on the day his trial was scheduled to begin after the victim refused to testify, the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office said at the time.
“I think for the FBI, James Lewis is always the main suspect, and I can understand why,” said Pines. “… We’ve also managed to uncover a lot of evidence and documents, which were sealed from the original investigation, and we’re showing a lot of that in the series.
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“But I will say there are also a lot of other documents that are still sealed, and the public is still not aware of. And we firmly believe that now is a good time… to unseal all the documents, and to show the public everything that this investigation found. Maybe that will bring us closer to finding out the truth.”
According to the docuseries, some investigators are adamant that Lewis will always remain a person of interest. Others aren’t convinced. The docuseries presents several other theories, including those supported by some of the loved ones.
Lewis previously told the Associated Press in 1992 that the account he gave the authorities was simply his way of explaining the killer’s actions. He called the murderer “a heinous, cold-blooded killer, a cruel monster.”
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Guendelman believes there may have been more victims unaccounted for.
“After we talked with the coroner, the FBI agents, the prosecutors … that’s the theory,” he explained. “Cyanide, as we show in the series, served as a perfect crime because it dissolves so quickly. And if it wasn’t for one specific doctor who [realized] that these people were poisoned, and it was not a natural death, nobody would’ve known about it. … I do believe in this theory.
“That’s why we made this film. We’re not only doing this for the victims that we know about but also for the possible unnamed victims as well.”
Pines is hopeful that in his lifetime, especially with renewed interest in the case, we’ll find out who was definitively responsible for the mass murders.
“There are so many families here who never got the answer they wanted,” said Pines. “The truth is out there, and there’s someone out there who knows more. I hope that person will see this film, see the families and come forward. … I think every cold case needs closure.”
Expert urges caution after scientists claim mysterious UFO discovery
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery of a sphere that some believe to be an unidentified flying object (UFO).
The sphere, according to social media page @Truthpolex, was spotted March 2 flying over the town of Buga, Colombia, before it landed. Jose Luis Velazquez, one of the researchers studying the three-layered sphere, noted that it shows “no welds or joints,” characteristics normally indicative of human manufacture, which further bolstered his belief in its extraterrestrial origin.
Julia Mossbridge, the executive director of the Institute for Love and Time (TILT), and a member of the University of San Diego Department of Physics and Biophysics, told Fox News Digital she remains skeptical of its extraterrestrial origins.
“It looks to me like a really cool art project,” she said, urging caution in drawing immediate conclusions.
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Mossbridge framed the mysterious object as part of a “bigger picture” in which humanity must confront its own limitations.
“We are entering a time when we don’t have the control that we thought we had,” she said, noting that prior “grandiose” beliefs in total mastery blind us when “something shows up that doesn’t fit our model of the world.
“If an artist is doing this, why is that? Well, I think it’s partly the same reason. It’s because we’re learning that we don’t understand what’s in our skies, what’s in our waters. And there’s something going on that’s essentially bigger than us,” she said.
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She says sightings of unexplained objects have been around for decades.
“Frankly, we’ve been looking at UAPs (unidentified anomalous phenomena) for decades, and the federal government has admitted that there are things that we don’t understand, but we are investigating them,” she said.
Mossbridge said the coalition of individuals working to find answers, such as the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies, the UAP Disclosure Fund and the Galileo Project, are made of people of “all political persuasions.”
“They are all trying to get rigorous information themselves, not necessarily waiting on the federal government, about what’s going on in our skies, what’s going on in our waters and actually trying to get international cooperation around these things,” she said. “Because, for instance, the sphere in Colombia is in a different country. So, what are the rules about how we deal with something that’s interesting that’s found there?”
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Mossbridge urged thorough vetting before declaring anomalies in mysterious discoveries.
“Before you decide something’s anomalous or a UFO, bring the object to a group like the Galileo Project,” she said.
She said experts can determine if the material is “clearly non-human-made.”
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Despite her misgivings about the discovery in Buga, she said it doesn’t “discount all the other objects that are of extraterrestrial origin.”
Miley Cyrus was hospitalized after filming music video on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Miley Cyrus recently detailed how a glamorous music video shoot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame led her to the hospital.
Cyrus, 32, recalled the moment she filmed her “Something Beautiful” visual album and then landed in the ICU.
“I filmed this video in October [2024] by November at Thanksgiving, I was put in the ICU for a moment — just for a moment,” Cyrus said Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
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The “Wrecking Ball” singer shared she had been rolling around on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her music video.
“I caught something,” she remarked. “My leg began to disintegrate… around the kneecap area. And then the doctor goes, ‘Do you have any idea why you would have such a brutal infection on your kneecap?”
Cyrus pointed out the fact that her doctor had probably seen the worst in a hospital. However, she said the surgeon was completely grossed out by her infection.
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“I had to tell him,” she said. “To have a surgeon look at you and say, ‘Yuck…’ They open up cadavers. They see inside the guts of humans and they’re looking at me, telling me I’m disgusting. And they do brain operations!”
She continued to explain how she shot her music video on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the middle of the night to avoid paying costly rental fees.
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“I had a big dream and a small budget. Well, I had a pretty good budget, but I spent it all on my clothes,” Cyrus laughed.
“Have you been to the Walk of Fame in the middle of the night?” she quipped. “I thought it was my last day.”
The former Disney star’s comments come after she revealed another health scare she experienced earlier this year.
While recording the “Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party,” which she co-hosted with Dolly Parton, Cyrus said she suffered an ovarian cyst rupture.
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“I had a medical emergency, I had an ovarian cyst rupture, which we didn’t know exactly what was going on… but it was pretty traumatic… extremely excruciating and I did the show anyways… it was really hard on me,” Cyrus said in an interview with Zane Lowe.
New mother marathoner faces threats after trans Olympic athlete’s TikTok attack
On April 19, U.S. Olympic middle distance runner Nikki Hiltz posted a TikTok video that included footage of an interview with women’s marathon runner Natalie Daniels. The post came just two days before Daniels was set to compete in the Boston Marathon, and just six months after she gave birth to her first child.
Hiltz’s TikTok opened with a clip of Daniels sharing how she considered not competing in the marathon because biologically male trans athletes would be competing in the women’s field. The clip was originally from a promotional interview with the activist sportswear brand XX-XY Athletics.
In the same post on the popular social media platform, Hiltz encouraged Daniels to drop out because of her concerns about trans inclusion, while disagreeing with the new mother’s stance against it.
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For Hiltz, the post was in line with the athlete’s regular TikTok content, which often shows the Olympian promoting pro-transgender beliefs and arguing against opposition to trans inclusion in sports. Hiltz is a biologically female athlete who competes in the women’s category, while identifying as transgender and non-binary.
Soon after Hiltz’s TikTok post went live, the reaction from it was aimed at Daniels, who said many of Hiltz’s followers and fans began to send her startling messages.
“I didn’t think there would be this rabid cruelty,” Daniels told Fox News Digital of the response she received from the interview. “People were trying to find us when we were in Boston.”
Daniels alleges one person told her, “‘I live in Boston, and if I see you on the street, I’m going to hunt you down.'”
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The new mother said the worst alleged comment she saw was from a person who said, “‘I hope that your son comes out as trans and never speaks to you again.'” Her son was only six months old at the time.
Daniels said she ultimately takes responsibility for the messages directed towards her and her family. Still, she cited Hiltz’s TikTok for contributing to the backlash.
“[Hiltz] has freedom of speech also. So [Hiltz’s] opinion is just as valid to be shared as mine is,” Daniels said. “I think [Hiltz] encouraged a pile-on that got really out of hand, probably, I think, very quickly … I think the fact that [Hiltz] didn’t do anything about it is unsurprising.
“I think I’m ultimately responsible for what I said. And I know that what I said was said out of love and a desire to continue supporting and encouraging women and women’s sports.”
Still, it didn’t make the experience any easier for Daniels.
“The very hateful messages were upsetting. There were a few times where I would just be, I don’t want to cry, but a few times I would just start crying,” she said. “And I would tell my husband, ‘I’m sorry, it’s just like a lot, it’s a lot to deal with, to have people being like ‘You’re this evil hateful bigot,’ or ‘You’re stupid.'”
“Instead of having this very rational engagement, they went straight to threats and violence.”
Fox News Digital reached out to Hiltz’s talent agency, Hawi Management, for a response.
When the day of the Boston Marathon came, April 21, Daniels was prepared for potential attacks and heckling against her on the course after getting messages warning her of it, she alleges. But instead, she only ever heard roaring chants of support, she claims. She even had one of her best finishes, reaching the finish line in 2:50:04 in 110th place.
The love continued on social media, as she saw an outpouring of praise and respect that eventually overshadowed the support she was getting for standing up for women’s sports and appearing in the XX-XY Athletics interview to begin with.
For Daniels, it helped validate a decision that she made, partially due to the experience of becoming a new mother. Daniels said that during her pregnancy, a trip to an obstetrician included a survey that assumed the only reason she was pregnant was due to failed birth control, and not her own intentions.
“In society, I just feel like there is this reductive definition of what it means to be a woman, and what it means to be a woman is basically one thing, and it’s access to abortion. And in our culture, that just kinda seems like that’s all any of us are supposed to care about,” Daniels, a native of Virginia, said. She added that the survey, and the growing cultural stigmatization of pregnancy, fed right into her passion for protecting female athletes from trans inclusion as well.
“I know those things may be different things, but it all ties into this dehumanization of women. To me it feels like in this culture, in this political climate, womanhood is this incredibly nebulous, undefinable thing,” she added.
The decision earned Daniels praise and support during the marathon and online but not from her running club, Light Horse Track Club in Washington, D.C., which she alleges was more aligned with Hiltz than her.
Daniels said she was confronted by the decision to appear in the XX-XY Athletics interview by the club’s leadership.
Daniels said she offered to make a statement clarifying that her stance wasn’t meant to attack trans people for their identities, but to stand up for women like herself. But that wasn’t going to be enough, she said.
She alleges they offered to let her continue running for the club if she would issue an apology and publicly recognize the ability for a biological male to become a woman, which she refused to do.
Daniels alleges that she was told by the club that in order to appease its directors, she had to share a statement on social media that read: “‘I now understand that a person can take hormones and surgery, and they can become a woman.'”
“I was like, ‘I am not going to do that. I cannot do that…’ It goes completely against my Christian values,” she said. “It goes completely against what I know about how God works.”
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Daniels said she then found out about her removal from the team via a text message and email from the board while she was sitting on her patio.
So now, she is starting her own running club with XX-XY Athletics and founder Jennifer Sey.
And while she is still adjusting to the regular online hate, and even the occasional heckle from spectators at competitions, Daniels said she is looking forward to raising her family and embracing her new role in the movement to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports.
The Light Horse Track Club did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Fever coach unleashes after controversial no-call: ‘Disrespect has been unbelievable’
After a controversial no-call during a play involving Caitlin Clark Saturday, Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White lambasted WNBA referees for their officiating in Fever games this season.
In a rant after the Fever’s 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty, White called the officiating “egregious.”
New York’s Natasha Cloud made contact with Clark during the game’s final possession, but referees did not blow the whistle.
“I thought she got fouled. I think it’s pretty egregious what’s been happening to us the last few games,” White said of Clark. “The disrespect right now for our team has been pretty unbelievable. So, it’s disappointing, you know, that it doens’t go both ways, or it hasn’t gone both ways.”
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White also acknowledged the league has a system in place for teams to communicate disagreements with referee decisions but questioned whether the system works.
“There’s a system to making sure that we can send stuff in and communicate our grievances, so to speak. I don’t know if I have a feeling that the system works,” she said.
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Clark declined to give her opinion on the referee’s call on the final play.
“I don’t know. I have to go back and watch,” Clark said of the call.
During the game, Clark immediately looked to the officials for a foul and quickly began to shout at them when she realized no foul call was forthcoming. Her teammate, Sophie Cunningham, also approached the refs to protest the lack of a whistle.
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A replay showed Cloud pushing her shoulder into Clark’s the moment the ball came loose. But the referees did not blow the whistle, and the game ended there.
The Fever fell to 2-2 on the season and have been on the wrong end of a number of controversial decisions by officials in their first four games of the season.
Menendez brothers’ photobomb surges in value following discovery on NBA card
A 1990 basketball card of former NBA star Mark Jackson, which was photo-bombed by Erik and Lyle Menendez, skyrocketed in value following the infamous brothers’ 1996 conviction in their parents’ Beverly Hills, California, double murder.
The trading card featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson, obtained by Fox News Digital, gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menendez brothers were sitting in a pair of floor seats at the game.
The discovery of their presence on the card sparked significant interest among collectors and true crime aficionados. Previously valued at mere cents, the card’s price surged, with some listings reaching hundreds of dollars. However, eBay eventually removed listings that explicitly referenced the Menendez brothers, citing policies against items associated with violent crimes.
According to a TMZ report, some collectors are sending the card to the brothers in prison so it can be autographed.
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Along with purchasing courtside seats for a New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden during the 1989–1990 NBA season, the brothers lavishly spent their parents’ fortune following the August 1989 murders of Kitty and José Menendez.
In the months following the brutal murder of their parents, Erik and Lyle Menendez began living an extravagant lifestyle that starkly contrasted with their earlier claims of grief and trauma.
While the defense would later frame the spending as part of a psychological escape from years of alleged abuse, prosecutors alleged that the brothers’ crimes had been due to their efforts to gain access to the family’s fortune.
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Lyle, the older brother, indulged in high-end purchases, including designer clothing and a Porsche. He also invested heavily in a Princeton, New Jersey, restaurant called Chuck’s Spring Street Café.
In their 1995 trial, jewelry sales representative Mary Ellen Mahar testified that the brothers had come to her store just four days after the killings and spent about $15,000 on three Rolex watches.
Lyle rented upscale properties and lived in expensive hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Erik, too, spent the family’s money freely on luxury clothing, high-end accommodations and international trips.
He also tried to become a professional tennis player following the 1989 slayings. He hired a private coach, took lessons and traveled internationally to train and compete.
On March 8, 1990, when Lyle was arrested in connection with their parents’ murders, Erik was competing in a tennis tournament in Israel. He later turned himself in.
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Both brothers admitted to killing their parents in a gruesome 1989 shotgun massacre inside their Beverly Hills home. Since their resentencing last week, the brothers are now eligible for parole.
The brothers are set to appear before the parole board via video on June 13, 2025, at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility.
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The board will either recommend or veto the brothers’ release. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has the final say over whether they should go free.
Diddy’s defense acknowledges violence to avoid harsh federal penalties: expert
Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ legal team admitted the Bad Boy Records founder committed “domestic violence” against a partner in documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
While his private life has become public in court during his trial for alleged sex crimes, Diddy’s lawyers are attempting to prove his personal escapades do not indicate federal crimes, according to experts.
In September, the “Last Night” singer was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy; sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion; and transportation to engage in prostitution, according to a federal indictment. He has maintained his innocence. If found guilty, he faces a minimum of 15 years behind bars or a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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Throughout two weeks of testimony, jurors heard allegations of “freak off” parties involving male escorts and Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The “Me & U” singer testified that drugs, including ecstasy, ketamine and cocaine, were in regular circulation during the “freak offs” for her to disassociate during the sessions.
Cassie admitted that ecstasy made her feel euphoric and aroused, while ketamine would make her dissociative. She said cocaine made her heart race, mushrooms made her see things and GHB, also known as the date rape drug, made her feel drunk.
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She also claimed it was commonplace for Diddy to become “physical” with her in their relationship. She defined “physical” as punishment, beatings and kicking.
Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer Dan Rubin explained how Diddy’s strategy seems to be to “admit to what is a lesser, state crime to avoid federal prison.”
“This is smart because while Diddy might admit that something unlawful happened, it’s not as bad as what the federal prosecutors are saying happened, and the federal government would have no ability to punish him at all, let alone with a higher prison sentence,” Rubin said.
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“A domestic violence charge here wouldn’t be a federal crime because it’s not related to the breaking of any federal law, and it doesn’t affect federal interests.
“So, even if Diddy is convicted of a domestic violence charge (or charges) down the road, the federal court wouldn’t be able to do anything about it.”
Authorities allege Diddy ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He used “firearms, threats of violence, coercion and verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse” to fulfill his sexual desires, according to prosecutors.
Cassie claimed Diddy raped her on the living room floor in 2018 then left. At the time, she had been dating Alex Fine, who is now her husband. Cassie admitted to seeing Combs again after the alleged rape, telling the jury they had been together for 10 years and had a connection. Diddy and Cassie dated on-and-off from 2007 until 2018.
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The jury saw the video in full from the InterContinental Hotel incident and heard testimony from Cassie and a former hotel security guard, Israel Florez. The security guard claimed he responded to a call about a woman in distress and found a broken vase in the elevator lobby.
Cassie told Florez not to call the police and left the hotel on her own.
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During the March 2024 raids on Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles homes, authorities allegedly seized various “freak off” supplies, including narcotics and more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant.
“Members and associates of the Combs Enterprise, including high-ranking supervisors, security staff, household staff, personal assistants, and other Combs Business employees, facilitated the Freak Offs by, among other things, booking hotel rooms for the Freak Offs; stocking the hotel rooms in advance with the required Freak Off supplies, including controlled substances, baby oil, lubricant, extra linens, and lighting,” the indictment claimed.
The associates also cleaned hotel rooms after the “freak offs to “try to mitigate room damage;” arranged travel for victims, commercial sex workers and Diddy to and from the “freak offs;” and were responsible for “resupplying Combs with requested supplies.”
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Kara Chrobak, shareholder at Buchalter in Denver, told Fox News Digital Diddy’s defense has also suggested it will be “relying on a mutual violence defense strategy to try to undermine or defend against any type of federal charges that have been brought against Diddy.”
“How this works is that the defense will use mutual violence, suggesting that not just Diddy was involved in the violence in the relationship as a means to undermine the intent element that is necessary for the federal prosecutors to prove their crime,” Chrobak said.
“Basically, the defense will say that Diddy lacked the mental state or the intent needed to commit the acts of violence he’s being charged with committing,” Chrobak added. “The other ways that this defense could be used is that it could be a manner to undermine the credibility of the witnesses testifying if they are successful in arguing that Diddy himself was not the sole perpetrator of the violence, but instead was part of or reacting to a violent situation rather than just acting violently himself.
“That type of defense could make it hard to prove intent. It could also make the witnesses testifying lose some credibility with the jurors because if they’re seen as being equal parts involved in the violent circumstances, it makes it a lot harder for the prosecutors to prove their case.
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Major retailers roll out discounts on outdoor furniture, mattresses, tools and more
- onn 50″ Roku Smart TV (46% off)
- DeWalt 20V MAX 5-Tool Combo Kit (17% off)
- Ruggable Gracie Sakura Indigo Tufted Rug (20% off)
- Avocado Green Mattress (15% off)
- Traeger Pro Series 22-Pellet Grill and Smoker (29% off)
- LG Smart refrigerator with 5-burner electric range and dishwasher (42% off)
Our top Memorial Day deals:
Memorial Day is all about remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country in the military.
It’s also the time of year when many retailers slash prices. This year, retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Purple, Mattress Firm, Nolah and Wayfair are rolling out discounts on outdoor furniture, mattresses, tools, appliances, tech gadgets and much more.
We’ve curated a list of some of the best Memorial Day deals on electronics, house & home items, tools, mattresses, outdoor furniture and appliances.
To learn more about Memorial Day sales and how to make the most of them, jump down to our FAQ.
Best electronics deals
Memorial Day is the perfect time to load up on all the tech items you want or need. Amazon, Walmart and Bose all have discount TVs, headphones and other electronics on sale through the holiday.
4K Roku Smart television: on sale for $178 (46% off)
Original price: $329
- What we love: A Roku TV connects to Apple and Google Home systems, plus you can control the remote with your voice.
- What to be aware of: Some reviewers report that the TV doesn’t last longer than a few years.
Looking for a bigger and better Smart TV? The onn 50-inch Roku Smart TV has everything you need. The Roku TV streaming experience is easy, with all your favorite apps and streaming services pre-loaded onto the TV. You can connect the TV to your Google Home for an even easier experience. It’s also compatible with Apple AirPlay and Apple Home.
You can use the voice-enabled Roku mobile app to instantly search for all your favorite shows. The app also comes with a built-in remote, so there’s no need to worry when you inevitably lose your remote multiple times per day. Do note that a handful of reviews find that this particular TV stopped working after a few months or years.
Apple AirPods 4: on sale for $119 (8% off)
Original price: $129
$129
$119
- What we love: The improved sound and call quality.
- What to be aware of: AirPods don’t have the same noise-cancellation capabilities as over-the-ear headphones.
Apple gave their AirPods a significant upgrade when they released the Apple AirPods 4. The sound quality has been enhanced to create a more immersive listening experience. AirPods have a reputation for not blocking out noise, but the AirPods 4 have stronger voice isolation, helping to create clearer calls and better quality music.
These AirPods have a longer battery life, with a five-hour runtime on a single charge. Plus, the AirPods 4 are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant, so you can listen to your music in any weather.
Bose QuietComfort headphones: on sale for $229 (34% off)
Original price: $349
- What we love: The extra comfortable fit and multiple listening options.
- What to be aware of: Bose is a high-tech brand, so you’ll pay a high price tag.
Bose’s QuietComfort headphones are noise-canceling headphones with advanced audio features. A full charge gives you 24 hours of battery life and the Quiet mode helps block out all background noise, giving you an immersive experience. The comfortable design ensures that the headphones don’t sit too tight, so you can wear them for hours.
Beats Studio Pro: on sale for $199.95 (43% off)
Original price: $349.99
$349.99
$199.95
- What we love: The high-quality sound and multiple listening modes.
- What to be aware of: They’re missing a few high-tech features, like auto-pause when you remove your headphones.
Beats are high-tech headphones that truly deliver on sound quality. There are two different listening modes. One is a fully immersive Active Noise Cancelling that allows you to block out all the outside noise. The other is a Transparency Mode that still gives you a strong sound, but lets you hear some sound around you so you can remain safe.
You get a whopping 40 hours of battery life on a single charge, so you can listen to music, podcasts and shows for days without having to worry about recharging. When you want to make calls, the voice-targeting mic makes for a more enjoyable call for you and the other person on the line. There are a few features missing that other headphones in this price range offer. Namely, there’s no auto-pause feature when you remove your headphones.
Vizio 65″ 4K Smart TV: on sale for $348 (19% off)
Original price: $428
- What we love: The high-tech visual and sound quality.
- What to be aware of: You need to have a Vizio account to access all the TV’s features.
Get a serious upgrade with a Vizio 65-inch Smart TV. You get all your favorite apps and streaming services built-in with a Vizio account. Your shows will shine thanks to the Dolby Vision Bright+ that creates a true-to-life picture. With the built-in WatchFree+ app, you can get access to a large selection of free shows and movies.
Gamers will also appreciate the Wi-Fi 6 integrated into the TV that won’t lag. There’s also a gaming setting that brings your game to life with the same Dolby Vision that brightens up your shows.
Instant Pot Duo Plus: on sale for $99.95 (29% off)
Original price: $139.99
$139.99
$99.95
- What we love: The easy functionality and Smart Programs that make cooking easy.
- What to be aware of: Preheating the Instant Pot takes some time, but the actual cooking is fast.
Cooking yourself dinner every night doesn’t have to be difficult thanks to the Instant Pot Duo Plus. The 9-in-1 functionality allows you to cook any way you want. You can pressure cook, slow cook, make yogurt, cook rice, steam, sauté and warm up food. Some pressure cookers are intimidating to use, but the Instant Pot makes it easy.
There are five customizable Smart Programs that allow you to select food like ribs, soup, beans, poultry and rice. These presets automatically cook your food to perfection, so you don’t even need to think about it.
JBL Clip 5: on sale for $49.95 (38% off)
Original price: $79.95
$79.95
$49.95
- What we love: The compact size and powerful sound.
- What to be aware of: Due to its small size, you won’t get as loud a sound as bigger options.
For music on the go, the JBL Clip 5 offers a strong sound and is compact enough to clip to any bag. Complete with a powerful bass, you’ll be surprised how loud the little speaker can get. The speaker has a 12-hour playtime, so you won’t have to constantly charge it.
There’s also no worrying about damage to the speaker. It’s waterproof and dustproof, making it perfect for the beach, backyard barbecues or tailgating.
Best house & home sales
Looking to redecorate this Memorial Day? There are sales at Ruggable, Hati Home and other retailers that offer new decor that can transform your home.
Verena dark wood tufted rug: on sale for $391.20 (20% off)
Original price: $489
- What we love: The rug is easily washable and has a beautiful pattern.
- What to be aware of: You can choose between tufted or not, with the tufted version being softer.
Ruggable rugs are easy to take care of, and the Verena dark wood tufted rug is one of them. The gorgeous Aztec design blends charcoal and tan, creating a standout neutral rug.
This is a stain-resistant rug, and it’s water-resistant as well. When you need to wash it, just throw it in the washing machine and you’re good to go. The tufted nature of the rug makes it extra soft, so it’s perfect for living rooms, dining rooms or bedrooms. You can choose a flatwoven option if you don’t want the softer feel. Use the code MEMDAY to get 20% off this weekend.
Gracie Sakura indigo tufted rug: on sale for $455.20 (20% off)
Original price: $569
- What we love: The stunning design and ability to machine wash the rug.
- What to be aware of: Larger-sized rugs are more difficult to fit into the washing machine.
Add a piece of artwork to your home in the form of a Gracie Sakura indigo tufted rug. Remnant of a Van Gogh painting, this rug will look stunning in any room in your home.
This rug is also stain- and water-resistant, making it ideal for larger families and homes with pets. You can also machine wash this rug without harming it. The tufted version is soft underfoot, so it’s plenty comfortable. Use the code MEMDAY to get 20% off this weekend.
Hati Home twist side table: on sale for $340 (20% off)
Original price: $425
- What we love: The unique design that’s one-of-a-kind.
- What to be aware of: This is a pricey piece of furniture.
Hati Home creates elegant furniture that doubles as artistic creations. This twist side table is no different. A charming accent piece for your living room or bedroom, the table is hand sculpted, making each a one-of-a-kind creation.
Made from white oak and finished with a brown stain, this elegant table is as durable as it is beautiful. There’s plenty of space on the stool to rest drinks, a book and the TV remote. It doubles as a seat for guests in a punch.
Brayna 88″ classic leather sofa: on sale for $1,149 (33% off)
Original price: $1,709
- What we love: The beautiful leather finish and firm foam padding.
- What to be aware of: Leather requires more care than other fabrics.
A simple but high-end sofa, the Brayna classic leather sofa is a gorgeous addition to any living room. It’s a three-seater sofa made from dense foam and supple leather.
Inspired by English furniture, you’ll get a supportive couch that’s elegant and well-made. You can choose from three different leather washes, including a chestnut, charcoal and taupe wash.
Best deals on tools
Summer brings plenty of DIY projects. If you need to update your toolbox, companies like Amazon, Lowe’s and Home Depot are all running Memorial Day sales.
DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver: on sale for $149 (43% off)
Original price: $260.83
$260.83
$149
- What we love: DeWalt’s high quality and good reputation.
- What to be aware of: If you end up sticking with DeWalt, their tools are on the higher end of the price range.
DeWalt is a top-tier tool brand that offers durable, long-lasting tools. Their cordless drill and impact driver set is a steal this Memorial Day. You get two for the price of one, essentially. Both tools are lightweight but powerful, making them ideal for all your DIY projects.
The drill includes a light that lights up whenever you’re using the drill. This gives you better visibility when you’re working in tight spaces or at night.
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Cordless circular and reciprocating saw combo kit: on sale for $87.99 (37% off)
Original price: $139.99
$139.99
$87.99
- What we love: The affordable price and ease of use.
- What to be aware of: This is a lower-end brand, so they may wear down faster than more high-end options.
If you’re looking for a simple, beginner-friendly saw, you get both a circular saw and a reciprocating saw in this Galax Pro set. Both tools are cordless and operated with the help of a battery. With these saws, you can safely cut everything from wood to soft metal, tile, drywall and plastic.
You can adjust the speed on both saws to get the perfect cut on any material. Both are also loaded with safety features. The circular saw has a double protection switch that prevents it from accidentally opening, while the reciprocating saw has a lock-on button so you don’t need to constantly reach for the trigger.
Craftsman 262-piece mechanic tool set: on sale for $149 (40% off)
Original price: $249
$249
$149
- What we love: The sheer number of pieces in the set.
- What to be aware of: Beginners can find more affordable sets that work just as well.
A Craftsman mechanic tool set gives you all the sockets, ratchets and wrenches you’d ever need, whether you’re working on your car or DIY projects. Designed for every skill level, professional mechanics will enjoy this tool set just as much as someone just starting out.
This set has 262 pieces with a three-drawer box to keep all the pieces organized. The box has a spring-loaded dial, enabling users to open, close and lock the drawers with just one hand.
DeWalt 5-tool combo kit: on sale for $499 (17% off)
Original price: $599
- What we love: You get five must-have tools for DIY projects, plus multiple batteries.
- What to be aware of: DeWalt is a pricier brand, so you can find similar sets for less.
Memorial Day is the time to upgrade your whole tool setup, and you can do just that with the DeWalt five-tool combo kit. The kit includes a drill and impact driver, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a multi-tool, all complete with a large carrying case to hold them all.
All the tools are battery-operated, making them easy to use on any job site or in your home. Included in the set are two batteries and a charging port. DeWalt tools are notorious for having a long battery life, so you won’t need to charge them as frequently as discount brands.
Milwaukee cordless leaf blower: on sale for $129 (28% off)
Original price: $179
- What we love: The quieter experience and cordless design.
- What to be aware of: Battery-powered tools don’t run as long as gas or corded options.
Clean up your yard fast with a Milwaukee cordless leaf blower. With no cord to bog you down and a lightweight design, the leaf blower is easy to hold and operate. You don’t need to worry about bothering your neighbors when you use a Milwaukee leaf blower, thanks to the quieter design that’s 40% quieter than other models.
Since it runs on a battery, it’s best to always have a backup battery charging. Battery-powered tools don’t always have a long runtime, especially if you have a larger yard.
Kobalt 9 -drawer rolling wood work bench: on sale for $398 (20% off)
Original price: $498
- What we love: The integrated power strips and nine soft-close drawers.
- What to be aware of: The top workspace is large, but not as large as other work bench options.
Get a place to store all your tools with a Kobalt nine-drawer wood work bench. The top part of the bench gives you the perfect place to work on all your projects, and the wheels allow you to move the bench wherever you need. Complete with nine soft-close drawers, you get tons of storage space for tools of all sizes.
You can easily charge your electric power tools with the integrated power strip that includes four outlets and two USB ports. The whole tool box is made of durable steel and can hold up to 1,200 pounds.
Best mattress sales
Improve your sleep with a new mattress. You can save hundreds during Memorial Day mattress sales from companies like Avocado, Mattress Firm, Purple, Nolah and Siena.
Avocado green mattress: on sale for $1,274.15 (15% off)
Original price: $1,499
- What we love: All materials used are organic.
- What to be aware of: This is a hybrid mattress with coils, so those looking for extra-soft mattresses may want to look at other options.
Avocado’s Memorial Day sale features 15% off the Avocado green mattress when you use the code HONOR15 at checkout. The award-winning mattress is made with GOLS-certified organic latex, organic wool and organic cotton. Also included are 1,379 individually-wrapped coils that create a comfortable support system. The design is naturally cool and breathable, helping you sleep better.
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Tulo green tea hybrid 10″ medium mattress: on sale for $199.99 (60% off)
Original price: $499.99
- What we love: The green tea infusion that provides a fresher, healthier sleep.
- What to be aware of: The mattress comes in a box, so you’ll need to wait a few days for it to fully inflate.
A unique mattress, the Tulo green tea hybrid mattress is ideal for every kind of sleeper. The medium firmness provides plenty of support without sacrificing comfort. There are even extra layers added for additional support.
What makes the mattress truly unique is the green tea infused in the memory foam. Green tea makes for a fresher, more supportive mattress. It has antioxidant properties that keep your mattress a healthy place to sleep. Note that this mattress comes in a box, which is convenient for moving it, but you will need to wait a few days before it’s fully inflated.
Purple Restore hybrid mattress: on sale for $2,099 (13% off)
Original price: $2,399
- What we love: The unique GelFlex Grid that adapts to your body as you sleep.
- What to be aware of: Some reviewers love the feel of the GelFlex Grid, others don’t.
A Purple Restore hybrid mattress combines the best of both mattress types, with a unique twist. There are edge-to-edge coils that help reduce motion transfer as you move around at night, plus you get the patented GelFlex Grid that Purple is known for. The Grid system adapts to any sleeping position while removing pressure from all your pressure points.
Purple’s Grid also helps with airflow, helping you sleep up to two times cooler than leading competitors. The antimicrobial finish helps your mattress stay fresh longer and allows you to get a healthier night’s sleep. The Grid system is a hit-or-miss with some reviewers, with some reporting they love it while others aren’t fans.
Nolah Natural: on sale for $1,364 (35% off)
Original price: $2,099
- What we love: The hypoallergenic design that’s breathable and comfortable.
- What to be aware of: When this mattress isn’t on sale, it’s a pricey option.
Looking for a mattress that’s comfortable but sustainable? The Nolah Natural is a pressure-relieving mattress made from organic latex and hypoallergenic materials that help you get a better night of sleep. The organic cotton cover is also washable and breathable, adding to the natural feel of the mattress.
As a hybrid mattress, the Nolah Natural has both coils for targeted support and layers of comfortable latex that cradles you as you sleep. This design makes for a medium mattress that’s great for all sleeping positions.
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Siena memory foam mattress: on sale for $359 (53% off)
Original price: $769
- What we love: The thick memory foam layer that cools and comforts you throughout the night.
- What to be aware of: Non-coil mattresses don’t always provide the support back sleepers need.
A Siena memory foam mattress is made for a soft, cushy night of sleep. There are no springs that dig into your back over time, just nearly two inches of gel memory foam that provide the right combination of pressure relief, support and comfort.
The 8.25-inch stability foam layer adds to the supportive features of the mattress. Paired with the gel memory foam and the durable cover, and you’ve got a mattress you’ll never want to leave. Plus, the cover is cool to the touch, ensuring you stay cool all night long.
Best outdoor furniture and grills
Since Memorial Day is the unofficial kick-off to summer, it’s the ideal time to upgrade your outdoor space. Whether you want a new seating set or a grill for barbecues, there are deals to be had.
Traeger Pro Series pellet grill and smoker: on sale for $389.95 (29% off)
Original price: $549
- What we love: The grilling and smoking capabilities, and the delicious wood-fired flavor.
- What to be aware of: Wood-fired grills are more work than gas-powered grills.
Get that delicious wood flavor to your grill when you go with the Traeger Pro Series 22 pellet grill. This grill has both a classic grilling space and a built-in smoker. You power both with natural hardwood pellets, so you get the smoky flavor you’re looking for every time.
You can control the grill with ease, thanks to the digital controller. Choose low and slow or crank up the heat and get your food cooked quickly.
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Royal Gourmet 7-burner propane gas grill: on sale for $459.99 (22% off)
Original price: $586.25
- What we love: The beautiful color options and the impressive seven burners.
- What to be aware of: Proper maintenance is required to keep the grill from rusting or chipping.
Want a grill that makes a statement? The Royal Gourmet seven-burner propane gas grill not only delivers on cooking space but comes in a bright blue or coffee color. You get 738 square inches of total cooking space, which can accommodate about 34 hamburgers all at once.
You can adjust the cooking temperature to get the perfect cook. Sear, roast or cook slowly on the four burners, sear burner or side burner. An additional side shelf gives you plenty of prep space, so you can prepare and cook your entire meal in one place.
Calhoun 4-piece sofa seating set: on sale for $339.99 (56% off)
Original price: $775.20
- What we love: The high-end look of the wood paired with plush cushions.
- What to be aware of: Proper storage is required to ensure this set lasts.
Blend elegance with a rustic feel with this Calhoun four-piece outdoor seating set. The wood paired with the comfortable cushions makes for an elegant seating area. The set includes a loveseat, two chairs and a coffee table.
4-piece rattan conversation furniture set: on sale for $133.99 (58% off)
Original price: $318.99
- What we love: The durability and stylishness of the set.
- What to be aware of: You’ll need to move this furniture inside during winter to keep it looking nice.
A four-piece conversation set provides space for the whole family to relax outdoors. The comfortable anti-slip cushions paired with the durable steel chairs will last for years, even if you spend every day sitting in them. The two chairs and loveseat are wrapped in rattan, giving them a rustic look that’s designed to last.
Also included is a coffee table, the perfect place to rest your drinks, dinner plate or to kick-up your feet and recline. You can choose from six different colors and customize the cushions so they blend in with the rest of your outdoor décor.
Mainstays Lawson Ridge 2-seat porch swing with canopy: on sale for $147 (49% off)
Original price: $287
- What we love: The durable construction and canopy for added sun protection.
- What to be aware of: You have to self-assemble the swing.
A front porch swing is a quaint addition to your porch, patio or sunroom. The Mainstays Lawson Ridge swing has an included canopy that can protect you from the sun and give you a cool, shaded place to relax.
Made from powder-coated steel, this indoor/outdoor swing can withstand the elements no matter where it is. Even the cushions are weather-resistant, meaning you can leave this swing out even in the winter (although it’s best to bring it inside). You do have to assemble the swing, which can take some time.
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Set of 4 folding Adirondack chairs: on sale for $450 (58% off)
Original price: $1,076
- What we love: The comfortable design and stylish look.
- What to be aware of: Shorter individuals may find Adirondack chairs uncomfortable.
Save nearly 50% on a set of four Adirondack chairs from Wayfair. Made from high-density polyethylene, these chairs are weather-, water- and UV-resistant. In other words, they’re designed for all types of weather. Adirondack chairs are designed for ergonomic comfort, and they’re stylish, too.
It’s easy to clean the chairs, just wipe them down with a damp cloth to keep them looking good as new. When you’re not using them, each chair folds up for easy storage. Note that kids and shorter adults may not find the Adirondack chair style as comfortable as other options.
Best appliance deals
Appliances are always on sale during Memorial Day, with major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s offering huge deals. You can get refrigerators, ovens, vacuums and more for hundreds off their original prices.
18.7 cubic ft. stainless-steel freezer refrigerator: on sale for $698 (36% off)
Original price: $1,099
- What we love: The stainless-steel design and compact size.
- What to be aware of: Families may need a larger option.
This 18.7 cubic-foot refrigerator is a compact, stainless-steel option that looks good in any kitchen. The smaller size makes it ideal for apartments or smaller kitchens. You get everything you need from a refrigerator, including LED lights, humidity control vegetable and fruit crispers and a large freezer with a drawer.
There’s an alarm that alerts you if you leave the door open, and the frost-free design keeps your food from freezing, even if the refrigerator is packed full. You can remove and adjust the included shelves to your liking, and clean them easily.
LG Smart refrigerator with 5-burner electric range and dishwasher: on sale for $3,593 (42% off)
Original price: $6,169
- What we love: The Smart features on the refrigerator and the Air Fryer built into the electric range.
- What to be aware of: As a set, you can’t customize the look of each appliance.
Ready to replace your entire kitchen appliance setup? You can get a Smart refrigerator, an electric range, microwave and a dishwasher all for less than $3,000. The LG four-door refrigerator comes complete with a tall ice and water dispensing system that has a built-in filtration system.
As a Smart refrigerator, there’s a unique diagnosis feature that helps with troubleshooting by allowing the service center to diagnose problems over the phone. You can also use the LG ThinQ app to set food and freezer temps from your smartphone. The electric range comes with an air-frying unit and self-cleans in just 10 minutes.
Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum cleaner: on sale for $349.99 (25% off)
Original price: $469
- What we love: How lightweight the vacuum is the pet-friendly features.
- What to be aware of: Larger houses may require a vacuum with a longer run-time.
Clean your home quickly and easily with a lightweight Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum. Designed specifically for homes with pets, the Dyson V8 traps 99.9% of particles, dust and allergens, helping you breathe easier. Plus, there’s a hair screw tool that helps you remove built-up pet hair.
You can convert the vacuum to a handheld vacuum to clean your furniture, stairs or car. No matter which way you use it, the vacuum runs for 40 minutes on a single charge.
LG WashTower stacked laundry center: on sale for $1,698 (35% off)
Original price: $2,599
- What we love: The stickability and middle control pad.
- What to be aware of: You need to have a vent setup close to your water hook-up.
A stackable washer and dryer saves you space in your laundry room. The LG WashTower is an energy-efficient, stacked laundry center that’s easy to use. The control pad is in the center of both the washer and dryer, so you don’t need to reach up high to control the washing machine.
If you download the LG ThinQ app, you can control your washer and dryer remotely, plus get tips on how to maintain both of them. The dryer has a Sensor Dry feature that automatically detects moisture and automatically adjusts the drying time.
125-can capacity beverage refrigerator: on sale for $154 (23% off)
Original price: $199.99
- What we love: The 125-can capacity and the digital display for managing the temperature.
- What to be aware of: The large capacity requires a larger space in your kitchen.
Want to feel fancy and have ice-cold drinks at the ready whenever you’d like? This beverage refrigerator can hold up to 125 cans. It’s a modern-looking, stylish stainless-steel refrigerator that goes perfectly in modern kitchens.
When you need to store taller bottles, just adjust the glass shelf inside the refrigerator. There’s also a soft LED light, so you can search for drinks even in the dark.
A closer look at the top Memorial Day deals
| Item on sale | Price | Main features |
| Verena dark wood tufted rug | On sale $391.20 |
Easily washable Two texture choices |
| Gracie Sakura indigo tufted rug | $455.20 |
An artistic design Machine washable |
| Hati Home twist side table | On sale $340 |
The handmade, unique design A beautiful wood finish |
| Brayna 88″ classic leather sofa | On sale $1,149 |
Durable construction Leather finish |
| Avocado green mattress | On sale $1,274.15 |
Organic materials Highly supportive coil system |
| Tulo green tea hybrid 10″ medium mattress | On sale $199.99 |
Green tea-infused mattress Medium firmness for every type of sleeper |
| Purple Restore hybrid mattress | On sale $2,099 |
GelFlex Grid for support Cooling technology |
| Nolah Natural | On sale $1,364 |
Natural latex filling Cooling cotton cover |
| Siena memory foam mattress | On sale $359 |
Nearly two inches of memory foam Thick stabilizing base |
| onn 50″ Class 4K Roku Smart television | On sale $178 |
Use voice control to operate your TV Clear picture |
| Apple AirPods 4 | On sale $119 |
Better sound quality Improved noise cancellation |
| Bose QuietComfort headphones | On sale $229 |
Comfortable fit Noise-cancelling capabilities |
| Beats Studio Pro | On sale $199.95 |
Superb sound quality Comfortable fit |
| VIZIO 65″ Smart TV | On sale $348 |
High-end sound and picture quality Large 65-inch screen |
| Instant Pot Duo Plus | On sale $99.99 |
9-in-1 functionality Pre-programmed settings for common foods |
| JBL Clip 5 | On sale $49.95 |
Wide carabiner lets you attach to your bag or jeans Decent sound for small speaker |
| Traeger Pro Series pellet grill and smoker | On sale $389.95 |
Grill and smoke your food A delicious wood-fired taste |
| Royal Gourmet 7-burner propane gas grill | On sale $459.99 |
The unique color options A large grilling space |
| 4-piece rattan conversation set | On sale $169.99 |
Durable construction Comfortable padding |
| Calhoun 4-piece sofa seating set | On sale $339.99 |
Durable wood frame Comfortable cushions |
| Mainstays Lawson Ridge 2-seat porch swing | On sale $147 |
A canopy for added sun protection Weather-resistant frame |
| Set of 4 Adirondack chairs | On sale $560 |
Foldable chairs for easy storage Comfortable ergonomic angle |
| 18.7 cu. ft. stainless-steel freezer refrigerator | On sale $698 |
Compact design Stylish stainless-steel |
| LG appliance collection | On sale $3,593 |
Complete your entire kitchen for less All come in a stainless-steel finish |
| Dyson V8 cordless stick vacuum cleaner | On sale $349.99 |
Lightweight Pet-friendly features |
| LG WashTower | On sale $1,698 |
Easily stackable Easy-to-use control panel |
| 125-can beverage refrigerator | On sale $154 |
Holds over a hundred drinks Stylish stainless-steel finish |
| Milwaukee cordless leaf blowe | On sale $129 |
It’s designed to be quieter than other models There’s no cord to worry about |
| DeWalt cordless drill and impact driver | On sale $149 |
High-end tools Cordless |
| GALAX PRO cordless circular and reciprocating saw combo kit | On sale $98.19 |
A budget-friendly option Easy-to-use cordless tools |
| Craftsman mechanic tool set | On sale $149 |
A huge set Advanced and beginner mechanics alike will appreciate these tools |
| DeWalt 5-tool combo kit | On sale $499 |
An affordable price for five tools DeWalt is a high-quality brand |
| Kobalt 9 -drawer rolling wood work bench | On sale for $398 |
Lots of space for all your tools Sealed wood top is ideal for DIY projects |
Frequently asked questions
Below, we tackle consumers’ most asked questions surrounding Memorial Day sales and deals.
When do Memorial Day sales start?
Many Memorial Day sales begin the week of, or a week before Memorial Day. Most companies run their sales for a week or two, with some extending sales even past Memorial Day.
What products are on sale during Memorial Day?
There are a variety of items on sale during Memorial Day. You can find everything from mattresses to tools, outdoor furniture, grills and electronics on sale.
Do all stores have Memorial Day sales?
Not every store runs Memorial Day sales, but you can be sure that most big-box retailers, like Walmart, Wayfair, Mattress Firm, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Amazon all have sales that last through the holiday.
What stores have the best online Memorial Day sales?
This depends on what you’re looking for. If mattresses are what you’re looking for, stores like Purple, Mattress Firm and Nolah all have impressive sales. Other stores, like Amazon and Walmart, have stellar tech sales. If you’re looking for tools, hardware stores like Home Depot and Lowe’s have some of the best sales.