A Meteorologist Explains Hurricane Melissa

The hurricane that tore through the Caribbean this week broke records, rapidly intensifying and surprising some meteorologists.

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Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money

As climate change has helped push cocoa prices higher, companies are changing candy recipes in subtle ways.

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2025 Halloween Candy Trends

This year’s Halloween candy sales suggest that Americans are feeling divided, strapped and in need of a (mild) surprise or two.

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A Beloved Canadian Chocolate Bar Disappears From the Market

Neilson Jersey Milk may be the latest victim of multinational food companies’ strategy of promoting their global brands over domestic ones.

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Ferrero to Buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 Billion Candy-Meets-Cereal Deal

The $3.1 billion acquisition would combine Ferrero, which makes Tic Tacs and Nutella, with the producer of Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops.

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RFK Jr.’s Battle Against Food Dyes Hits a Roadblock: M&M’s

The health secretary has used peer pressure to persuade food makers to nix synthetic dyes. The candy industry is holding out, arguing American consumers like bright sweets.

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Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues.

Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.

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Which Foods Have Red Dye No. 3? What to Know About the FDA’s New Ban

What does the science say about its health effects? What foods will be affected? And other common questions about the newly banned additive.

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