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Hershey Reveals Candy Recipe Changes Amid Outrage From Reese's Heir Hershey Reveals Candy Recipe Changes Amid Outrage From Reese's Heir Hershey Reveals Candy Recipe Changes Amid Outrage From Reese's Heir
Hershey Reveals Candy Recipe Changes Amid Outrage From Reese's Heir The Hershey Company is changing ingredients in some of its candies after backlash fueled by the grandson of the creator of Reese's. The candy giant said it will replace a chocolate compound coating in certain items as part of a plan to return to "classic milk and dark chocolate recipes" across all Reese's and Hershey's products by 2027. The change was first reported by Bloomberg News. The changes will affect less than 3% of Reese's products and only a small share of Hershey's lineup. The company is also removing all artificial colors from its products by the end of 2027,…

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Hartford, CT
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Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know
Sam's Club Hiking Membership Fees For First Time In Years: What To Know Sam's Club is increasing its membership prices for the first time in several years. Members received an email notifying them about the price hikes on Tuesday, March 31. The increases to standard and premium memberships will start on Friday, May 1. Sam's Club last raised its fees in 2022 by $5 to $10, Southern Living reported. "Effective May 1, 2026, membership prices will change from $50/year to $60/year for Club members, and from $110/year to $120/year for Plus members," the email said. "Plus members will benefit from an increased 2% Sam's Cash rewards cap, from $…

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Canton, MA
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Get Free Dunkin' Coffee To Celebrate April Fools' Day: Here's How Get Free Dunkin' Coffee To Celebrate April Fools' Day: Here's How Get Free Dunkin' Coffee To Celebrate April Fools' Day: Here's How
Get Free Dunkin' Coffee To Celebrate April Fools' Day: Here's How Dunkin' is offering free coffee for April Fools' Day, and no, it's not a prank. The chain will give away 1,000,001 cups on Wednesday, April 1. That's exactly one more coffee than Dunkin's April Fools' Day promotion in 2025. In a blog post, Dunkin' poked fun at how many fans didn't believe the previous giveaway was real. "Last April Fools', we gave away a million free coffees, and some of you thought it was a prank," Dunkin' wrote. "We didn't forget that. So this year, we're doing it again. Just a little bigger." Rewards members can claim a free coffee by opening the Dunkin'…

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Hartford, CT
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Wendy's Makes Big Changes To Popular Sandwich With 'Bold, Modern Flavor' Wendy's Makes Big Changes To Popular Sandwich With 'Bold, Modern Flavor' Wendy's Makes Big Changes To Popular Sandwich With 'Bold, Modern Flavor'
Wendy's Makes Big Changes To Popular Sandwich With 'Bold, Modern Flavor' Wendy's is updating its Spicy Chicken Sandwich as the fast-food giant seeks to keep up with its competitors. The chain announced a refresh for the sandwich in a news release on Monday, March 30. Wendy's said it has added a new marinade, crispier panko-style breading with nine spices, and a soft potato bun. The tweaked sandwich also includes a richer, homestyle mayonnaise and new pickles. "The Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich is iconic, and we saw an opportunity to make the best spicy chicken sandwich in the category even better," US chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski sai…

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National Interest
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones
More Than 1 In 3 CT Hospitals Threatened By Medicaid Cuts, Study Finds: See Which Ones Nearly 90 hospitals across the Northeast are at risk of closing, slashing services, or laying off workers due to Republican-passed cuts to Medicaid, according to a new study. Public Citizen released a report on Tuesday, March 31, that identifies 446 hospitals especially vulnerable to major cuts due to the previously named "One Big Beautiful Bill." President Donald Trump signed the GOP-backed budget reconciliation package into law on Friday, July 4, 2025. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the spending plan will gut $911 billion in federal spend…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Getting Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Through New Amazon Partnership Major Airline Getting Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Through New Amazon Partnership Major Airline Getting Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Through New Amazon Partnership
Major Airline Getting Faster In-Flight Wi-Fi Through New Amazon Partnership Delta Air Lines is partnering with Amazon in an effort to improve its in-flight internet options. The companies announced the agreement in a news release on Tuesday, March 31. Amazon Leo's satellite technology will first be installed on about 500 Delta planes in 2028. Delta said passengers will be able to stream movies and shows, upload photos and videos instantly, and stay connected with loved ones and coworkers while in the air. "Delta's future is global," said Ed Bastian, the airline's CEO. "This agreement gives us the fastest and most cost-effective technology available to better conne…

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Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Launching New Meals Inspired By Hit Movie: See What's Included McDonald's Launching New Meals Inspired By Hit Movie: See What's Included McDonald's Launching New Meals Inspired By Hit Movie: See What's Included
McDonald's Launching New Meals Inspired By Hit Movie: See What's Included McDonald's is turning its restaurants into a K-pop battleground inspired by a massive hit Netflix movie. "KPop Demon Hunters" is teaming up with McDonald's for two new limited-time meals, Netflix said in a news release on Tuesday, March 24. The food options inspired by rival groups in the 2025 film launched on Tuesday, March 31. The collaboration brings global K-pop groups HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys onto the McDonald's menu with exclusive collectible cards and early-access content for fans. "Everything we do at McDonald's is for the fans, and no one can relate to that more than Ne…

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Windham-Willimantic, CT
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DQ Offering BOGO Blizzard Deal, New Lineup To Celebrate Warmer Weather DQ Offering BOGO Blizzard Deal, New Lineup To Celebrate Warmer Weather DQ Offering BOGO Blizzard Deal, New Lineup To Celebrate Warmer Weather
DQ Offering Bogo Blizzard Deal, New Lineup To Celebrate Warmer Weather Even though spring has just begun, Dairy Queen is already preparing for summer with a new lineup of Blizzard treats and a limited-time deal for fans. DQ began rolling out its "Countdown to Summer" Blizzard Treat Collection on Monday, March 30. Along with the new treats, DQ is offering a buy one, get one for 99 cents Blizzard deal through its app for rewards members. The promotion comes a few weeks after the chain's popular Free Cone Day, which celebrates the start of spring. "Coming out of winter, we know fans look forward to all things warm weather," said Maria Ho…

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Windsor Locks, CT
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Major Airline Hikes Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Surge During Iran War Major Airline Hikes Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Surge During Iran War Major Airline Hikes Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Surge During Iran War
Major Airline Hikes Bag Fees As Fuel Costs Surge During Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising bag fees as jet fuel costs surge amid the US-Israeli war on Iran. An airline spokesperson confirmed the price hikes in an email to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, March 31. The increase comes as airfares rise globally since the US and Israel began attacking Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28. Jet fuel prices in major US cities have jumped to about $4.57 per gallon, up nearly 83% since before the war began, The Wall Street Journal reported. "As we experience rising operating costs, we regularly evaluate how to manage those costs while keeping base fares competitive a…

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Cockeysville-Hunt Valley, MD
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Hunt Valley's McCormick To Add Hellmann's, Knorr In Massive $45B Merger: What To Know Hunt Valley's McCormick To Add Hellmann's, Knorr In Massive $45B Merger: What To Know Hunt Valley's McCormick To Add Hellmann's, Knorr In Massive $45B Merger: What To Know
Hunt Valley's McCormick To Add Hellmann's, Knorr In Massive $45B Merger: What To Know McCormick & Company will buy Unilever's food business for nearly $45 billion in a major merger. The companies announced the agreement in a news release on Tuesday, March 31. The deal will merge some of the world's biggest flavor brands, creating a combined company with about $20 billion in annual revenue. McCormick will pay $15.7 billion in cash, while Unilever and its shareholders will receive a 65% stake in the new company. "This transformative combination accelerates McCormick's strategy and reinforces our continued focus on flavor," said McCormick president and …

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