SWEATER weather is here but if you’re not quite ready to turn on the heat, there are ways to stay warm.

Walmart is selling a warming gadget which is sure to keep the teeth chattering cold at bay.

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Walmart is selling a nifty winter warmer for less than $5[/caption]

The Cibee Heated Scarf features a built-in heating pad and can be yours for just $4.81 (yes, you heard that correctly) and is perfect for wearing inside and outside of the house.

The nifty find can reach highs of 55 Celsius for those who really want to bring the heat.

Simply hold down the main button for three seconds to turn on the gadget.

After five minutes, the scarf will automatically reset to the medium temperature.

It is compact, lightweight and can be hand washed to remove any dirt or blemishes.

MORE WINTER FINDS

The consumer team at The U.S. Sun gathered up some practical Walmart products to keep on hand so that you’re warm and toasty.

You don’t have to break the bank to look good and keep comfortable.

Prices and availability may vary by store.

Walmart is selling a women’s quilted parachute jacket for $34.

It comes in three colors: black, navy, and pod green.

Sizes range from XS to XXL.

Customers said it’s the “perfect transitional jacket.”

Another added, “It’s cute and elevated and perfect for transitional weather.”

If you’re not happy with your purchase, you have 90 days to make any returns.

Elsewhere, a perfect way to snuggle up is with the perfect blanket.

The Better Homes and Gardens chunky knit indigo throw is available for $19.97.

The 50″x60″ throw comes in three colors: indigo, brown, and papyrus.

It’s also machine washable.

This blanket has received nearly 500 reviews, most with a five star rating.

Shoppers complimented the rich colors.

Another said they “fell in love with it immediately” and added they washed it with cold water and it turned out “beautifully.”

SOME customers aren’t hopeful about the select Toys R Us locations planned for openings this fall and into next year.

The iconic retailer had been around since 1948 before financial struggles led to a bankruptcy filing in 2017.

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Toys R Us has opened a new location in Virginia[/caption]

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The store specifically serves military members and their families[/caption]

Toys R Us cited around $5 billion in debt and expenses of around $400 million yearly toward the outstanding balance, per the New York Times.

While it originally intended to reorganize and resolve its debt issues, Toys R Us was forced to close 735 stores by June 2018, with the last remaining stores hanging a few years longer until the proceedings were finally complete in January 2021.

Things changed in March of that year when WHP Global acquired a majority stake in Tru Kids, the parent company to Toys R Us, Babies R Us, and other brands.

WHP Global then opened the first post-bankruptcy Toys R Us store at American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

It later made waves at the end of 2023 for opening an 11,000-square-foot flagship store at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, in November 2023, with plans for at least 24 flagship locations in total.

PARTNER PROMISE

In July, WHP Global confirmed it reached a license agreement with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM), per a press release.

The partnership would lead to the opening of Toys R Us locations within the NEX stores on bases around the country and the world.

Stanley Silverstein, chief commercial officer at WHP Global, said that the agreement with NEXCOM would significantly benefit military families.

“We are thrilled to team up with NEXCOM to bring the joy and excitement of Toys R Us to Navy families around the globe,” Silverstein said in the release.

“This collaboration allows us to extend our reach and provide a unique shopping experience that caters specifically to the needs of those who serve our country.”

No confirmed opening date was given, but WHP Global noted the NEX Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA, as its first location for the new Toys R Us shops.

CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS

The wait finally ended for customers in Virginia Beach on October 12, according to a post on Facebook.

Customer Todd Payton took a snapshot of a banner that noted the date as the grand opening for Toys R Us and NEXCOM.

Still, some shoppers weren’t thrilled about Toys R Us’ hallowed return and even claimed that it wasn’t anything like what the retailer used to be.

For our military families, we hope this Toys R Us expansion evokes a deep sense of nostalgia while also providing an even greater selection and a more engaging experience!

Richard Honiball, on behalf of NEXCOMExecutive Vice President, Global Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at WHP Global

“That’s not Toys R Us,” a customer fumed in a comment.

“If that is toys r us then it’s a poor excuse for one,” another fumed.

“At least the name survived, give them time to grow,” a third encouraged.

PLANNING AHEAD

The second Toys R Us location to open will be at NEX Jacksonville, Florida, although the opening date remains unclear.

WHP Global noted in the release that after the Virginia Beach opening, most of the other stores would arrive in 2025.

All of the NEXCOM Toys R Us stores will “showcase a wide selection of the hottest toys and games,” according to the July release.

Additionally, the Toys R Us mascot, Geoffrey the Giraffe, will be around for greetings and pictures.

Navy families are also promised “exclusive promotions” and “special events.”

Toys R Us also made a similar deal with Macy’s, with plans for 400 in-store locations and several flagship stores, per a 2022 press release.

THE Cleveland Browns have made a major bench decision over struggling star Deshaun Watson.

The AFC North team are having a dreadful season, with a shocking 1-5 record.

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is also facing calls to be fired[/caption]

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Deshaun Watson is having an awful season, with the Browns going 1-5 for 2024-25[/caption]

They are bottom of their division, and will need a miracle to even make the playoffs.

Their offense has been a particular concern, with quarterback Watson in awful form.

This is despite them handing the controversial QB a $230 million, five year contract.

Now, head coach Kevin Stefanski has spoken out about Watson’s future as a starter.

There have been calls from fans, analysts and ex-players to bench the 29-year-old.

The Browns lost 20-16 to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday to add to their woes.

“I think Deshaun gives us the best chance to win,” said Stefanski.

“He continues to give us the best chance to win.”

The Browns backup quarterback is Jameis Winston, with Dorian Thompson-Robinson third in line.

Watson opened up on the offensive issues after the Eagles loss.

He threw for just 168 yards with no touchdowns, going 16 of 23.

The ex-Houston Texans ace was also sacked five times.

“Me being the quarterback of this offense with Kevin and Ken, we have to do something a little bit,” Watson said.

“I don’t know what we have to do, but we need to do something to lock in, so we don’t cost ourselves anymore games.

“We’ve got to really turn this around.”

The Browns were hammered 34-13 by the Washington Commanders last week.

Watson completed just 53.6 per cent of his passes during that game.

And Stefanski had to come out to defend his quarterback following that showdown.

“We’re not changing quarterbacks,” Stefanski said.

“We need to play better. I need to coach better.

“That’s really what it is.”

YOU can now schedule texts on your iPhone to send at almost any time.

Better still, the message will go through even if you don’t have signal when the message is due to deliver.

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Look out for the dotted line around texts – it means they’re scheduled messages[/caption]

It’s all thanks to a new iPhone feature called Send Later.

This was bundled into Apple’s new iOS 18 update, and is available right now.

Apple explains: “If it’s too late at night or too important to forget, you can schedule a message to be sent at a later time.”

There’s also no additional cost to scheduling a text versus sending it normally.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A TEXT

First, make sure that you’ve got an iPhone running iOS 18 or later.

Just go into Settings > General > Software Update to check.

Thankfully the recipient doesn’t need to have iOS 18 to receive scheduled texts.

Then simply go into the Messages app on your iPhone, tap on the plus, then choose Send Later.

Tap the time and then choose an option from the scheduler.

This will determine when you text is ultimately sent.

You’ll notice that the edges of the text field become a dashed line. This means you’re scheduling a text rather than sending it out right.

Finally enter a message and then tap Send – the blue arrow.

Your message will appear with a dashed line until it’s delivery time.

You need to be online to schedule the text, but once you’ve done that, the message is encrypted and stored on Apple’s servers.

So it’ll send even if you’re offline when the time comes to send it.

SCHEDULING IPHONE TEXTS – TRICKS AND CATCHES

Firstly, note that you can only schedule a text message up to 14 days in the future.

Secondly, it’s possible to reschedule, edit, and even cancel scheduled messages at any time before the delivery.

But you can’t do any of this unless you’re online.

To adjust a message, simply hold down on the message and then choose an option.

You can also choose to “send it immediately” if you’ve changed your mind about delaying a text.

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