November 26: Black Friday kicks off. A variant found in South Africa is causing major concerns. Smash and grab robberies. Queen Elizabeth’s different holiday season.

<p>It’s Black Friday — should you shop in-store or online? We’ll take a closer look at what you can expect and CNBC’s senior retail reporter, Courtney Reagan, has more on what the supply chain crisis means for businesses. Plus, Covid cases are on the rise in some parts of the country and a variant found in South Africa is causing major concerns. Also, a string of so-called smash and grab robberies in high-end stores are causing Black Friday shoppers to think twice before heading into a store. And, Buckingham Palace is calling a new documentary about Prince Williams and Prince Harry “overblown and unfounded.” Plus, there are new questions about Queen Elizabeth’s health as she spends her first Christmas without Prince Phillip.</p>