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Candy prices have risen devilishly, partly thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs, new research says. Americans stocking up on sweet treats for spooky season can expect to pay 10.8 percent more than they did last year. The gruesome data comes from research conducted by think tanks Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation. Family favorites such as Tootsie Roll Lollipops and Hershey’s chocolate have experienced some of the sharpest price increases. Tootsie’s offering is expected to cost 34 percent more compared to last year, while Hershey’s variety packs have leapt 22 percent. Mars variety packs are also up 12 percent. Researchers say the hikes are “a direct result of Trump’s tariffs, which are hitting key ingredients that candy makers rely on.” Chocolate has had the scariest spike. Tariff hikes between 15 percent and 39 percent have affected the supply chain on which the U.S. relies. Approximately 70 percent of cocoa imports originate from West Africa, while around 30 percent are processed in Europe. Decorations are also primarily made in China, where Trump tariffs can spike U.S. prices. The couple behind the Grammy-winning band Arcade Fire announced they’re separating after 22 years of marriage. Win Butler, 45, and Régine Chassagne, 49, posted the news on Thursday to the band’s Instagram page. The couple, who are co-founders and vocalists of the indie rock band from Canada. “After a long and loving marriage, Win & Régine have decided to separate,” the post read. “They continue to love, admire and support each other as they co-parent their son.” The couple’s son was born in 2013. They affirmed that “their bond as creative soulmates will endure” and that they will see their fans “on tour soon.” Also, the statement said the pair’s work for Chassagne’s charity, KANPE, in Haiti will also continue. Comments on the post were turned off. The couple’s split comes three years after multiple people accused Butler of sexual misconduct in a Pitchfork report. He denied the allegations but admitted to having affairs. “While these relationships were all consensual, I am very sorry to anyone who I have hurt with my behavior,” he told Pitchfork in a statement. Chassagne stood by Butler, calling him her “soulmate.” Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. If you’re looking for a way to level up cuffing season this fall, consider your search over. Womanizer’s new Next Duo is here to heat things up—whether you’re flying solo or spending the season with your S.O. The dual stimulator features the brand’s next-gen 3D Pleasure Air technology combined with deep G-spot vibrations, all engineered to deliver blended orgasms (that’s clitoral and vaginal stimulation happening at the same time). “Blended orgasms are unique because they activate different nerve pathways simultaneously,” explains Elisabeth Neumann, Sexologist and Head of User Research at Womanizer. “The outer clitoris and the vagina send signals through partly separate pleasure routes to the brain. This parallel activation leads to overlapping but distinct patterns of arousal. Many people describe the resulting sensations as deeper, longer-lasting, and more full-body than those from single-point stimulation.” Womanizer Next Duo Dual Stimulator Womanizer is calling the Next Duo its most innovative product yet—and testers agree. In trials, 97 percent of participants said they were more likely to reach a blended orgasm with the Next Duo than with any other toy. Even better, 91 percent reported feeling happier, more relaxed, and less stressed afterward. Considering that some studies show orgasms release endorphins and lower cortisol, think of this as your new go-to for pleasure and stress relief. After all, fall and winter are the perfect time to invest in your sexual wellness routine—and the Next Duo might just become the highlight of cuffing season. Harrison Ford has given President Trump a new superlative: history’s greatest criminal. In a new interview with The Guardian, Ford, 83, said Trump, 79, “scares the s--t out of [him],” adding, “I don’t know of a greater criminal in history.” Ford was referencing the president’s attacks on climate change policy, which have included firing hundreds of climate researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement—twice. In September, the president called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” while speaking at the United Nations. Ford said those comments were “a clear expression of ignorance, of hubris and purposeful subterfuge” from a president who only dislikes wind turbines because he “just as not seen a gold one.”“He doesn’t have any policies, he has whims,” added the Indiana Jones star. Though Trump once praised Ford’s performance as President James Marshall in the 1997 blockbuster Air Force One, this is hardly the first time the Oscar nominee has bashed the president. In 2015, after then-candidate Trump told the New York Times that “Harrison Ford on the plane” was one of his favorite films, the actor publicly responded, “Donald, it was a movie. It’s not like this in real life, but how would you know?” In response to Ford’s comments, White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told the Daily Beast, “Literally no one—not even Bill Gates—still believes that climate change is the catastrophic threat radical leftists have pretended it is for decades. Harrison Ford’s climate hysteria belongs in a museum!” At least three passengers were injured on a JetBlue flight after the aircraft experienced a drop in altitude, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing. Pilots on the Airbus A320 informed air traffic controllers that, due to a “flight control issue,” at least three passengers were hurt. JetBlue Airlines flight 1230, which was traveling from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, New Jersey, on Oct. 30, had to land in Tampa, Florida, at about 2 p.m. local time. “The flight was met by medical personnel who evaluated customers and crewmembers, and those needing additional care were transported to local hospitals,” JetBlue told the Daily Beast. “Our team has taken the aircraft out of service for inspection, and we will conduct a full investigation to determine the cause,” the airline continued, noting that safety is its top priority. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to the Beast that it is also investigating the incident on the 20-year-old plane. The weather at the time was clear. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. We’re a little over halfway through Sober October, the viral 31-day challenge that prompts participants to reset and reassess their relationship with alcohol. Whether you’re actively participating in the challenge, more generally rethinking how drinking fits into your life, or just curious about alternative ways to unwind and socialize, TribeTokes has exactly what you need. TribeTokes epitomizes the idea of “California sober,” a lifestyle that avoids alcohol and hard substances but keeps cannabis in the mix. Its products are formulated to help offer similar perks to booze—mood elevation, stress relief, sleep support—without negative effects like hangovers, empty calories, or liver overload. Not sure where to start? Try these standout picks from the brand’s selection. Delta 8 THC Tincture This Delta-8 THC tincture essentially serves as the bitters of the cannabis world. Just add a few drops to your favorite mocktail, sparkling water, or other non-alcoholic drink, and it’ll transform into a subtly potent beverage that will keep you buzzy and socializing without slurring through your conversations. Live Rosin Watermelon Gummies TribeTokes bills these gummies as “the champagne of cannabis,” and its nickname is certainly earned. Leveraging live rosin—a top-shelf cannabis extract—these juicy watermelon gummies will elevate your night while keeping you headache-free. THCA Mini Pre-Rolls If you enjoy a good smoke but are less into the idea of passing around a joint at a party (germ alert!), these THCA mini pre-rolls are perfectly portioned for individual use. Pick between three strains to match your mood: Tropicana Cherry (Sativa) for social situations, Blue Dream (Hybrid) for a creative spark, and Jealous (Indica) for when it’s time to activate your wind-down mode. Whether you’re into edibles, tinctures, or joints, TribeToke’s clean cannabis products will not disappoint. Days of Our Lives star Suzanne Rogers revealed that she privately fought a battle this past summer. The Emmy-winning actress, 82, disclosed a bout with Stage 2 colorectal cancer in an interview with TVInsider. It started when she felt that something “wasn’t quite right,” she told the outlet, prompting a visit to the doctor. A colonoscopy raised red flags with her physician, who then ordered an MRI, a PET scan, and a biopsy: “And the minute he said that, I knew that it was something more.” The doctor later confirmed that her fears had come true. “He said, ‘You have cancer and you have to start treatment.’ It was all a shock. I mean, I think I was in a shock for several days because I take pretty good care of myself. But he said, ‘It’s a good thing you caught it in time.’” The actress said she began treatment in June and managed to “keep it under wraps” thanks to the show’s summer schedule. She completed treatment at the end of July. “The prayers and the good wishes from my friends and my family helped me stay positive and stay on top of it and beat this,” she said. An argument between two United Airlines attendants escalated to such an extent that it grounded the entire flight, leaving passengers stranded for more than four hours. The incident occurred aboard United Flight UA-2138, which was scheduled to depart from Des Moines International Airport at 11:26 a.m. on Monday and arrive at Chicago O’Hare around 90 minutes later. However, instead of taking off, passengers were deplaned after sitting on the tarmac for nearly two hours, as a heated argument between crew members had become too intense to continue. According to an internal flight record, the cause of the delay was a “disagreement” between two flight attendants, although the memo didn’t specify the reason behind their multi-hour meltdown. Eventually, United’s airport management intervened and pulled the entire crew from the Airbus A320, which was forced to locate and assign a replacement crew to operate the flight at short notice. The aircraft finally departed from Des Moines at 3:24 p.m. and arrived in Chicago at 5:09 p.m., resulting in a total delay of four hours and twelve minutes. President Donald Trump threw a nighttime mid-air social media hissy fit on his way home from Asia, attacking a political enemy. Trump’s typed tantrum aboard Air Force One slammed a rival he called “ugly,” and a “lowlife.” It included a link to a Just the News webpage discussing a probe launched in 2022. At the center of the lengthy article is a former Special Counsel for the DoJ, Jack Smith, who led the investigation into alleged efforts to subvert the 2020 election’s results. “He is a CRIMINAL AND SHOULD BE IN JAIL,” Trump raged from the presidential airplane. “A MAJOR LOWLIFE AND FAILURE. An ugly person, both inside and out! I beat him badly, and love watching him squirm now.” AF1 touched down in Anchorage, Alaska, at 3.11 a.m to refuel, according to the BBC. That means Trump posted the message at around 6 a.m. local time. That’s around 11 p.m. in South Korea, where he departed from after ending his tour of Asia. Smith said in an interview with University College London on Oct. 14 that politics hadn’t played a part in the investigation. Oklahoma City Thunder player Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the team’s manager said Thursday. The 20-year-old guard, who was the No. 12 pick in the 2024 draft, will delay his debut in the league to undergo chemotherapy treatment. The team’s general manager, Sam Presti, told reporters that Topic’s doctors are “extremely positive” about his treatment. Presti said that Topic was diagnosed after he underwent a biopsy procedure at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in early October. He did not want the news of his diagnosis to be shared with the public before he started his treatment. “Our only expectations for him are to focus on this,” Presti said. While the player has been training and working out, the team’s administration said they are “not putting any time length or expectations” on the start of his NBA debut. The Serbian player has had a rough start to his basketball career, as he was not able to play last season due to a torn ACL. Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. While there’s something undeniably indulgent about a 10-step skincare routine, sometimes you just need a few streamlined products to get the job done. Lately, I’ve been all about multitasking formulas that save time, counter space, and money—and my current favorite is Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma+ Advanced Hydrating Complex. Even though I have combination skin, I’ve noticed that as I get older, my skin loses hydration and moisture more quickly than it used to. This lightweight, peptide-powered treatment is clinically proven to boost hydration in just eight hours—all without leaving behind a greasy residue, making it ideal for summer heat and humidity. In fact, the lotion-like texture leaves a semi-matte finish that looks satiny under makeup. The formula harnesses MicroSperse technology, which allows for stable delivery of its active ingredients to minimize irritation and support the skin barrier. Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex Beyond hydration, the complex also targets sagging and fine lines, thanks to its hero ingredient: Copper Tripeptide. This powerhouse promotes collagen and elastin production—two proteins that naturally decline with age and are key to maintaining firm, youthful skin. Copper Tripeptide also has antioxidant properties, meaning it helps reduce inflammation (read: redness) and may even assist with acne and rosacea. While Cold Plasma+ hasn’t replaced my entire summer skincare lineup, it’s the perfect fit for the minimalist (read: lazy) girl era I’m in right now. My skin looks more taut and sculpted, my pores appear refined, and my moisture levels feel balanced—not too oily, not too dry. Best of all? If you struggle with retinoid-induced peeling, dryness, or general irritation, this formula seems to counteract the side effects I typically experience with tretinoin. If you’re searching for a non-invasive cream that supports hydration and firming without being overly rich or emollient, Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma+ Advanced Hydrating Complex might just be what the derm ordered. Republican candidate for Virginia governor, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, announced on Thursday that her campaign bus had caught fire. “While en-route to an event, our campaign bus caught fire. Everyone is safe,” Earle-Sears wrote on X. “Thank you to the first responders who got to the scene quickly—we are so grateful for you.” WWBT noted that the bus was likely traveling to a campaign stop in Rockingham County. Earle-Sears’ opponent, Democrat Abigail Spanberger, posted a statement to social media expressing her relief that nobody was harmed in the fire. “I’m relieved to hear Winsome Earle-Sears and her team are safe after her campaign bus caught on fire this afternoon,” she wrote on Facebook. “I’m grateful to our first responders for their quick action—and I’m thinking of the Lt. Governor and her team after this scary incident.” Both women are on the campaign trail ahead of the Virginia gubernatorial election on Nov. 4, when a number of off-year elections will take place around the country. Sean “Diddy” Combs has been relocated to a federal prison to serve out the rest of his four-year sentence for transportation to engage in prostitution. The disgraced music mogul, 55, arrived Thursday at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey. Combs is currently 14 months into a 50-month sentence after his highly publicized sex trafficking trial ended in two convictions for transportation for the purposes of prostitution. However, the former rapper was acquitted of the most serious charges against him, including racketeering and sex trafficking, which could have carried a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. Before this week, Combs was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where a judge agreed to count his year in jail awaiting trial as time served toward his sentence. However, Combs’ defense attorneys, who are appealing his conviction, requested that he be moved to the New Jersey facility to participate in a drug treatment program offered there. Though Combs’ release is currently set for May 2028, he could shave up to a year off of his sentence by successfully completing Fort Dix’s 9-12-month substance abuse treatment. In another effort to shorten his prison time, the music producer’s legal team has also filed a motion to speed up his appeals process, arguing that under a standard timeline, the rapper could finish out his sentence before facing the court again. FCI Fort Dix was previously home to Martin Shkreli, the pharma bro convicted of securities fraud and Kwame Kilpatrick, the former mayor of Detroit who was convicted on corruption charges.
