Candy shortage? Hershey now says there will be enough for Halloween

Hershey is the maker of Almond Joy, Twizzlers, Jolly Ranchers, Kit Kat bars, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and several other popular candies.

Scientist apologizes after photo of star turns out to be slice of chorizo

A French scientist posted a photo of a slice of spicy Spanish sausage, claiming it was an image of a distant star taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Krispy Kreme announces early arrival of pumpkin spice-flavored menu

Pumpkin spice lovers rejoice! Krispy Kreme will be bringing back their fall-flavored menu early this year with some new additions.

Germany brings back Munich's Oktoberfest after COVID-19 pandemic pause

Germany's annual Oktoberfest festival is finally on again for this fall, following a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Sleeping on the job? Casper is now hiring professional snoozers for cash

For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.

NJ extending outdoor dining through late 2024

Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill extending permissions for outdoor dining through November 2024.

NYC rat sightings on the rise

More rat sightings have been reported in 2022 than at any point in the past decade.

Task force busts catalytic converter theft ring with $12M in stolen goods, and guns

Authorities apprehended six individuals last week in connection with a crime ring that had nearly $12 million worth of stolen catalytic converters, firearms and a Challenger Hellcat.

Kias and Hyundais continue to be stolen at alarming rates, police warn

Owners of certain Hyundai and Kia models are being advised to take special precautions securing their vehicles due to a rash of thefts that has been sweeping cities across the nation.

Eating ultra-processed food linked to faster cognitive decline in older adults, study says

Participants who ate more than 20% of their daily calorie intake from ultra-processed foods were more likely to suffer a decline in cognitive function, according to the study.

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The new MIdtown Manhattan restaurant Hidden Leaf is profiled.

Airline passenger fined $1,800 for undeclared McMuffins

A passenger with two egg and beef sausage McMuffins and a ham croissant in their backpack faces a big fine for undeclared meat.