--EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Before the Black Friday rush, do your research to see if you should purchase any additional protection for that new large appliance.-- It’s Wednesday, November twenty-seventh. Here’s today’s round-up of news and tips from Consumer Reports—the independent, non-profit organization people trust for ratings, reviews, and news. Today on C-R-dot-org: The best stick vacuums of the year, and great Black Friday deals on headphones.