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M&M's, Skittles Reportedly Resisting Push To End Artificial Food Dye Use: Here's Why
One of the nation's largest candy makers is pushing back on a years-long effort to remove artificial food dyes from its products, according to reports.
Mars, the McLean, Virginia-based company behind popular candies like M&M's, is resisting the federal government's effort to remove synthetic food colorings, The New York Times reported on Monday, July 7. This comes as more than a dozen food giants like Kraft Heinz, General Mills, PepsiCo, ConAgra, and Nestlé have agreed to eliminate the artificial dyes from their US products by the end of 2027.
Federal agencies have tried for y…
New Worldwide Survey Reveals Top-Ranked US City
They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again.
Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row.
The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.
In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America.
While beloved global …
“Heaven” Awaits: Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar Team Up For 2025 Tour
Rock fans, it’s time to turn up the volume. Bryan Adams is hitting the road this fall with his massive “Roll With The Punches” North America 2025 tour. The 40-date trek kicks off in Canada on September 11 and wraps November 26 in Minneapolis, MN. And making it even sweeter? Special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will join Adams on all US dates.
Expect unforgettable nights of hits in these cities:
October 25 – Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
October 26 – TD Garden, Boston, MA
October 29 – Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA
October 30 – Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
But this p…
Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big
Need one more reason to hit the Big E this September? How about nine: Gov’t Mule, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cole Swindell, The Avett Brothers, Foreigner, The Kid Laroi, Train, and ZZ Top. Tickets to these Big E Arena shows are sold separately from general admission—and they’re going fast. Grab yours now before they’re gone.
New England’s largest fair, the Big E in West Springfield, MA, is more than fried Oreos and butter sculptures. It’s where legends light up the stage and fans show up big. This year’s lineup spans Southern rock to rap, country to classic rock. You don’t see Gov’t Mule and R…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home.
It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12.
For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.
Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries.
When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
