Good NewsFuencaliente Plans Pilar Day Mass, CeremonyChurches in Greenfield, McCordsville and DeLand are hosting family-friendly fall festivals and Halloween events, with activities such as candy, games, food and rides. Many events are free, offering communities a welcoming way to celebrate the season together.initaly.it +6 covering5d0💬ShareLeft 25%Center 25%Right 50%
WorldPolish Retailers Pull Halloween Products After School StabbingsBiedronka and Smyk are pulling fake Halloween knives and costumes after three Polish school stabbings left one caretaker dead; police detained 135 after 80,000 school checks.👤Donald Tuskthe-independent.com +5 covering1d0💬ShareL 20%C 20%Right 60%
LifestyleSurvey: Families Plan Halloween Spending CutsHalloween offerings range from immersive family and adults-only events, but many Americans are trimming holiday spending amid economic pressures. Candy remains popular even as a customer poll revives candy corn as a disliked treat, while a recall and changing recipes underscore the need for families to check ingredient labels, especially for allergens.KHQ - Spokane News +5 covering1d0💬ShareL 20%Center 42%Right 38%
LifestyleCommunities Host Fall and Holiday EventsCommunities are hosting fall activities including pumpkin-carving contests and workshops, pick-your-own pumpkin patches and haunted trails, and family gatherings featuring cider-making, crafts and seasonal treats. Several events are free or open to all ages, while Glasgow’s pumpkin workshops also support mental-health services through the SAMH Nook network.tapinto.net +63 covering6d0💬ShareL 15%Center 59%Right 26%
LifestyleFall and Halloween Events Across CommunitiesCommunities are welcoming fall with activities ranging from pet photo outings and family festivals to neighborhood gatherings, seasonal cleanups, and Halloween displays. Local organizers and news outlets are also inviting residents to join events and share photos, helping bring neighbors together.talkofthesound.com +89 coveringOct 5, 20260💬ShareLeft 26%Center 53%R 21%
LifestyleUNICEF Halloween Drive Hits Nearly $200 Million From KidsTrick-or-Treat for UNICEF has raised nearly $200 million since 1950, when kids collected $17 in milk cartons for children recovering from World War II.🏢UNICEF🏢U.S. Fund for UNICEFFresno Bee +6 coveringOct 5, 2026😮👍😢4+2💬2ShareLeft 45%Center 45%R 11%
EntertainmentTyra Banks regrets Halloween: Resurrection roleTyra Banks has "beef" with 2002's Halloween: Resurrection: her full death scene was cut, and the $15M film that grossed $37.6M did not boost her career.👤Tyra BanksRolling Out +4 coveringOct 2, 2026❤️😮😡3+3💬3ShareLeft 44%Right 56%
LifestyleDunkin launches 12 Halloween drinksDunkin’ has launched a limited-time Halloween drink menu featuring green-apple Dunkin’ Zero varieties and purple marshmallow cold foam, used in seasonal energy drinks, refreshers, lattes and other beverages. The lineup became available September 30, with more Halloween promotions expected during October.🏢Dunkin Donutstotallythebomb.com +6 coveringSep 30, 2026❤️😆😮4+2💬1ShareLeft 75%Center 23%
LifestyleArtisan Markets Bring Makers to CommunitiesCommunity craft fairs in several towns are bringing together local artisans and shoppers for handmade goods ranging from jewelry and artwork to baked treats and gifts, often alongside food, music and family activities. Organizers and vendors also emphasize the events’ community benefits, including supporting local businesses and ministries.WUIS - NPR - Springfield +9 coveringSep 29, 20260💬ShareLeft 29%Center 71%
LifestyleDoorDash Projects Nationwide Reese’s-Led Halloween TrendsCircus Peanuts orders jumped 350% in DoorDash's 2025 Halloween data; Haribo entered the top 10 for the first time and passed Nerds over three months.🏢DoorDash🏷️Reese's Peanut Butter Cupsparispi.net +5 coveringSep 23, 2026❤️😮😢3+2💬2ShareLeft 40%Center 57%
LifestyleAldi Unveils $9.99 Library Ghost Halloween ArtAldi is expanding its Halloween lineup with items like the Library Ghost wall art priced at $9.99 and other spooky decor such as LED floating witch hats and ceramic ghost bowls launching in late September, reflecting a broad limited-time push into seasonal offerings. Alongside decor, Aldi is promoting discount finds across fashion and food for Halloween, highlighting affordable, time-limited items across categories.🏷️Aldishopping.yahoo.com +7 coveringSep 16, 20260💬ShareLeft 63%Center 32%
EntertainmentNew TV, Music, Games Arrive This WeekThis week’s streaming lineup highlights The Paper's second season, Bloc Party's Anatomy of a Brief Romance, a Netflix debut for Call My Agent! The Real Housewives of New York returns with a new season, and a Halloween-themed multiplayer game expands the franchise.us.headtopics.com +4 coveringSep 4, 20260💬ShareLeft 61%Center 31%R
BusinessTarget pulls Blackface-evoking costume amid backlashTarget pulled the Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit after social media criticism that it resembled racist blackface and minstrel imagery, with the company apologizing and calling removing the costume an important first step. The episode feeds into broader backlash around Target’s DEI-related controversies and ongoing consumer boycotts.🏢Target Corporationlootpress.com +130 coveringAug 24, 20260💬ShareLeft 27%Center 53%R 20%
BusinessHershey bets on savory Halloween snacksHershey is broadening its Halloween lineup beyond chocolate to savory snacks like popcorn and pretzels and zero-sugar options to align with health trends and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, while chocolate remains a staple and early-season sales are growing. The company is using AI to speed product development as it leverages data on consumer behavior and early purchasing, with Halloween contributing a sizable share of confectionery sales nationwide.🏢The Hershey Companyesmmagazine.com +7 coveringAug 19, 20260💬ShareLeft 40%Center 27%Right 33%
EntertainmentFortnitemares Scare Zone at Universal Parks Extends RunUniversal’s Halloween Horror Nights is adding a Fortnitemares-inspired scare zone featuring the Battle Bus and exclusive characters at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, with merchandise tied to the experience. The event runs from Aug. 28 to Nov. 1 at both parks, and tickets and limited merch are available now or will be shortly.📍Hollywood📍Orlando, Floridamp3sandnpcs.com +14 coveringJul 23, 20260💬ShareLeft 29%Center 71%
