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Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

3 days ago

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

4 days ago

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

5 days ago

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

1 week ago

6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record

Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.

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Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing

Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic...

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Georgia amusement park to reopen as scheduled days after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open its gates Friday for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering...

2 weeks ago

Why maintaining muscle matters during weight loss, and how to do it

GoodRx reports that maintaining muscle during weight loss is crucial for health.

2 weeks ago

How parents can help a scared child enjoy Halloween

Campus Insights Media on behalf of Pennsylvania State University reports on how parents can help scared children enjoy Halloween. 

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When is it too late to get a flu shot?

GoodRx reports it's almost never too late to get a flu shot, as it provides protection even if flu season has started, lasting until May.

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How to spot imposter scams

Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion. 

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5 ways to set your child up with good credit

Ally Financial reports five ways to build your child's credit score, emphasizing early action like adding them as authorized users on credit accounts.

3 weeks ago

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

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One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future

For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.

4 weeks ago

Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned

Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...

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Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal

Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...

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Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...

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Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says

A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...

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