St. Paul, Minn., Cracks Down on Candy Cigarettes
Courtesy Tobi Lynden(ST. PAUL, Minn.) — A mom-and-pop candy shop in St. Paul, Minn., got a Prohibition-style visit from authorities who threw the book at the owners for selling cigarettes and cigars to children, even though they were made only of bubb…
Candy Not So Dandy for a Lot of Trick-or-Treaters
Pixland/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — With Halloween nearly upon us, the American Dental Association and PopCap Games surveyed children ages 5 to 13 to gauge their feelings about the big day.Not surprisingly, 94 percent of kids say they go trick-or-treating …
California Man in Custody After Meth Found in Fake Snickers Bars
Photodisc/Digital Vision/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — A California man is in custody after authorities said they found $250,000-worth of meth hidden inside 45 individually-wrapped candy bars in his checked bags.Rogelio Mauricio Harris, 34, was arrested …
Woman Finds Shank Knife in Candy Bag
Digital Vision/ThinkStock(SAN FRANCISCO) — A California mom was two Jolly Ranchers into a sugary snack this week, when she reached in for a third and found a rusty blade caked with multi-colored candy residue. “I was like, ‘There’s a knife in my candy…
Girl Scout Cookies to Be Featured in New Candy Bar
Nestle(NEW YORK) — Girl Scout cookie season is arguably the highlight of the year for those who anticipate the appearance of the bright yellow, blue and green boxes.Starting in June, fans will be able to get their cookie fix in the form of a candy bar…
Fourth Grader Saves Best Friend’s Life
Mark Johnston/Daily Herald(OREM, Utah) — A fourth grader in Orem, Utah, is being recognized Monday for a heroic act of saving his best friend’s life at school.Noah Webster Academy honored 10-year-old Carter Helt for saving the life of his friend…