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Shoppers are noticing unusually high prices for Halloween candy as the holiday approaches. Rising cocoa costs, sugar tariffs and general inflation have pushed candy prices well above last year's levels, and consumers are venting about the cost of trick-or-treating staples. Retailers are responding with promotions, but many families say they are buying less or skipping candy altogether this season.
- 2Perspica launches as a semantic diff tool for code review●Show HN: Perspica – A semantic diff for reviewing code
Developer sshah03 has released Perspica, an open-source tool that provides semantic diffs for reviewing code, announced on Hacker News. Instead of showing only line-by-line changes, a semantic diff aims to highlight meaningful changes in logic and structure, which developers say could make code reviews faster and less error-prone. The project is available on GitHub and is drawing early attention from the developer community.
- 3AfD increasingly likened to a sect rather than a party●Man kann eine Sekte prinzipbedingt nicht inhaltlich stellen. Die AfD wirkt zunehmend weniger wie eine politische Partei
Commentary in Germany is drawing comparisons between the AfD and a sect, arguing the party can be argued with on facts. Critics say the AfD now functions less like a classic political party and more like a political faith community, whose appeal stems not primarily from its programme but from belief and identity. The remarks come amid ongoing national debate over the party's rise.
- 4Denver realtor says housing market shifting toward buyers▼Denver realtor says housing market shifting in buyers' favor, but interest rates won't go down
A Denver realtor says the local housing market is shifting in buyers' favor, with more inventory and less fierce competition giving purchasers more room to negotiate. However, she cautions that mortgage interest rates are unlikely to fall anytime soon, meaning affordability challenges will persist even as conditions improve. The remarks reflect a broader cooling of previously overheated US housing markets.
- 5Cedar Rapids therapy practice takes sessions outdoors▼Can therapy sessions be done outside? C.R. practice says yes
A Cedar Rapids, Iowa therapy practice is offering counselling sessions conducted outside rather than in a traditional office, and says the approach works well. Outdoor therapy is drawing attention as mental health providers look for ways to reduce barriers for clients, with nature-based settings seen as easing anxiety and making sessions feel less clinical for some patients.
- 6Dietitian Weighs In on Whether 2,000 Calories a Day Is Enough▼We Asked a Dietitian if 2,000 Calories a Day Is Actually Enough
A dietitian asked by Verywell Health says the widely used 2,000-calorie daily guideline is not a one-size-fits-all target. Calorie needs vary based on age, sex, body size and activity level, meaning some people need considerably more or less than the standard figure printed on nutrition labels.
- 7CCRC Residents Say Refundable Entry Fees Rarely Come Back in Full▼The CCRC Entry Fee Is Refundable on Paper. Residents Say the Fine Print Is Where the Money Goes
Continuing care retirement communities often advertise large entry fees as fully or partially refundable, but residents and advocates say contract fine print allows operators to withhold significant amounts through deductions, depreciation schedules and conditions that shrink refunds. With entry fees commonly ranging from $100,000 to over $1 million, families say they have waited months or years for promised repayments, or received far less than expected, prompting calls for clearer disclosure and stronger regulation of CCRC contracts.
- 8Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula as Brazil runoff looms●TL;DR: 1. Flávio Bolsonaro: 47.03% (56.1 million votes) 2. Lula: 45.16% (53.9 million votes) The result was much better
Vote tallies in Brazil's presidential election put far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro on 47.03 percent with 56.1 million votes, ahead of Lula on 45.16 percent with 53.9 million. Commenters say the first-round result was far better for the far right than expected, and warn Bolsonaro is now the favourite going into the second round, echoing the surprise 2018 outcome.
- 9Shubman Gill calls for full-strength India ODI squad ahead of World Cup▼'No time to experiment': Shubman Gill wants full India squad at his disposal from next ODI series with less than a year left for World Cup
India cricketer Shubman Gill says the team has 'no time to experiment' and wants the full squad available from the next ODI series, with less than a year remaining before the World Cup. His comments put the spotlight on India's selection choices and how quickly the side must settle its best combination for the tournament.