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Walmart Accidentally Sparks Battle, Sen. Josh Hawley

Charlie Riedel/AP On Tuesday, Walmart's corporate account called Republican Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on Twitter after Hawley said he would challenge the certification of the Electoral College vote. Walmart said in a statement to Business Insider that the tweet "was mistakenly posted by a member of our social media team who intended to publish this comment to their personal account." Hawley responded by asking Walmart to "apologize for using slave labor" and "the pathetic wages you pay your workers as you drive mom and pop stores out of business."

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You Can Now Buy COVID Tests Online From WalMart

Both Walmart and Sam's Club are now selling at-home coronavirus tests online. Buying the test is a three-part process, but customers can get their results in as little as 24-48 hours. The 24-48 hour window starts after a lab receives a test, says Business Insider. Walmart has also opened 600 test sites across the country since the beginning of the pandemic. The at-home tests, which start at $99 and go up to $135, vary in their abilities and testing methods. Getting a coronavirus test from the comfort of your own home is now as easy as ordering one.

HBO Max Is Offering A Deal To Early Subscribers

HBO Max, the new subscription-based movie streaming service, is now available for $14.99 per month. The Warnermedia streaming service is offering a 20% discount for new and returning members if you prepay 6 months. HBO Max will give subscribers access to everything on HBO, as well as new exclusive series. According to Business Insider, the streaming service will also include hundreds of movies and TV shows. Warner Bros. will also be releasing its entire 2021 roster of movies on HBO Max at the same time the films premiere in theaters. The 2021 releases will include potential blockbusters like Dune and the newest installment in the Matrix franchise.