SNAP restrictions on soda, candy, and other foods start in five states on January 1

Beginning Thursday, individuals in five states receiving federal assistance for groceries will face new restrictions on purchasing items like sodas and candy with their benefits. Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to implement exemptions that limit the types of food allowed under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Halloween candy needle incident in Maryland was a hoax by a 9-year-old.

Maryland Town’s Halloween Candy Scare Turns Out to Be a Prank A Halloween scare in a Maryland town that sent residents into a frenzy was ultimately revealed to be a playful trick by a 9-year-old boy, who placed a sewing needle in his own candy bag, according to local authorities. Initially, Rockville police advised residents […]
9-year-old planted needle in their own candy, leading to Halloween ‘hoax’: police

Halloween Candy Hoax in Maryland A Halloween candy scare in a Maryland town turned out to be a “hoax” orchestrated by a 9-year-old boy who hid a sewing needle in his candy bag, according to local authorities. Police in Rockville, Maryland, are urging families to “inspect all candy” after reports emerged of children discovering needles […]
Warning about Halloween candy safety as officials discover THC-infused treats

Authorities Warn Parents About Drug-Laced Halloween Candy As Halloween approaches, children nationwide are gearing up for trick-or-treating. However, authorities are cautioning that drug-laced treats could find their way into candy bags. Recently, Michigan State Police alerted parents after uncovering large bags filled with candy, potato chips, and other snacks that appeared typical but were actually […]
Trump brings back popular candy gesture during his first Halloween return to the White House

Trump Revives Viral Halloween Candy Moment at the White House On Thursday night, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump distributed candy at the White House during the annual Halloween event aimed at children. This occasion saw Trump repeat a memorable candy-distributing stunt from 2019 that generated a mix of laughs and bewilderment. In […]
Retailers in the US are lowering prices on Hershey’s candy before Halloween.

U.S. retailers are ramping up discounts on Hershey Co. products as Halloween approaches. This comes after the company raised prices due to tariffs and cocoa inflation, according to a report from Reuters. By early October, over half of Hershey’s candies were available at discounted prices in a prominent mass retailer, as revealed in a survey […]
Retailers in the US are reducing prices on Hershey’s candy in preparation for Halloween.

Impact of Inflation on Halloween Candy Prices As Halloween approaches, U.S. retailers are ramping up discounts on Hershey Co. products. This follows a price increase by the company, which attributed the rise to tariffs and cocoa inflation, as reported by Reuters. A survey conducted by Datasembly revealed that, by early October, more than half of […]
Trump Discusses George Santos, “Yes, King!” Marches and Candy in Sabrina Carpenter Episode of SNL

Trump Takes Center Stage on Saturday Night Live Even though Donald Trump didn’t step outside into the chilly weather this week, he somehow managed to dominate the scene, thanks to an amusing impression by James Austin Johnson on Saturday Night Live. In the October 18 episode, which featured Sabrina Carpenter as host, Johnson, portraying Trump, […]
Tom Hanks Remembers John Candy Arriving Hungover After Drinking with Jack Nicholson Before a Scene in ‘Splash’

John Candy’s Legendary On-Set Antics Tom Hanks recently shared a humorous memory about John Candy while discussing the upcoming documentary John Candy: I Like Me, which just premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Hanks reminisced about filming the romantic comedy Splash in 1984, revealing how a wild night out with Jack Nicholson added […]
“John Candy: I Like Me” Review: A heartfelt homage to a beloved figure lost too early

“John Candy: I Like Me” Trailer The trailer for the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me” has been released, highlighting the life of the iconic comedian John Candy, directed by Colin Hanks. When people think of John Candy, they often picture him as the lovable “Uncle Buck”—a character with questionable decisions but an incredibly kind […]