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Twelve Tons of KitKats Were Stolen, and You Can Help Find Them

Twelve Tons of KitKats Were Stolen, and You Can Help Find Them

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On March 29, Kit Kat posted on Instagram that 12 tons of KitKats (about 413,793 bars) were stolen between Italy and Poland. Both the chocolate bars and the truck carrying them vanished and remain missing. Nestle is now searching for the hijacked KitKat bars, and it’s asking the public to help find them.  If the thief is trying to sell the candy, they might get tripped up. Nestle knows the serial numbers of the missing bars. Since the theft happened in Europe, candy sold in the US probably isn’t affected. These aren’t the traditional KitKats, but special-edition car-shaped KitKats developed for a Formula 1 promotion. A representative for KitKat did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Stolen KitKat Tracker KitKat launched the Stolen KitKat Tracker on April 1, though it’s no April Fools’ Day joke. To use the Stolen KitKat Tracker, enter the 8-digit batch number from your candy to determine if it’s from the missing group. KitKat will then provide specific instructions on what to do next, including how to submit the …

Rockin’ farm fields suck up tons of CO2

Rockin’ farm fields suck up tons of CO2

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The people of Sarekha Khurd have grown rice for longer than they can remember. A few hundred families live in this village in north-central India. Trees separate their little fields, which are slanty rectangles of land. As those fields turn gold each fall with ripened rice, a sweet smell perfumes the air. Harvest time is nearing. But these fields aren’t just growing grain: They’re also capturing carbon. Farmers here are part of a worldwide effort to combat climate change. Its goal is to pull billions of tons of planet-warming carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. In Sarekha Khurd, this effort starts in May. That’s when trucks rumble down dirt roads, dumping out huge piles of crushed, volcanic rock. Each load brings several hundred tons of gray basalt. Farmers sprinkle the dust-sized particles onto their fields. Weeks later, when the monsoon rains arrive, they plant rice. The dust comes from rock usually used in road building. People mine this basalt from a nearby quarry. It doesn’t look like anything special. Explainer: CO2 and other greenhouse gases …

Amazon Has Tons of New Balance Sneakers on Sale

Amazon Has Tons of New Balance Sneakers on Sale

Published by Sam Flores

When it comes to sneaker shopping, there are a number of trusted brands to choose from, including Hoka, Nike, Asics, and New Balance. NBC Select editors and experts tend to frequently recommend the latter. In fact, NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin says New Balance makes one of her favorite pairs of women’s running shoes and has recommended another pair from the brand that she says works for both running or walking. Right now, Amazon has a number of New Balance sneakers on sale. Below, I’ve rounded up the best deals up to 30 percent off — including a style that recently kept me comfortable on a vacation that involved a ton of walking. One thing to note before you shop: The price for a specific style may vary slightly depending on what size and width you need or what color you want. Nevertheless, everything below is on sale and has at least a 4-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. The best New Balance sneaker deals for women to shop on Amazon Keep it casual …

‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico’s Navy

‘Narco-Submarine’ Carrying 4 Tons of Cocaine Captured by Mexico’s Navy

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The Mexican Navy announced on Thursday that it had seized a semi-submersible vessel carrying nearly four tons of cocaine. The seizure of 179 packages of the drug is the latest result in an effort to curb maritime trafficking of illicit substances across the Pacific Ocean—an issue also being addressed by the United States through a series of deadly attacks in the Caribbean against vessels suspected of carrying drugs. Omar García Harfuch, Mexico’s secretary of security, reported in a post on X that the interception of the vessel—known as a “narco-submarine”—took place in Mexican waters near Manzanillo, in the state of Colima. Three people have been arrested over suspected ties to the shipment. The Mexican navy (Semar) said that the operation involved an ocean patrol vessel, two fixed-wing aircraft, two rotary-wing aircraft, and two interceptor boats. It also received support from US Northern Command and the Joint Interagency Task Force, which provided intelligence to locate the target at sea. Harfuch emphasized that this action adds to other seizures made during the past week, which have resulted …

Chicken recalled over possible Listeria contamination in nearly seven tons of ready-to-eat products

Chicken recalled over possible Listeria contamination in nearly seven tons of ready-to-eat products

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Nearly seven tons of chicken have been recalled in seven U.S. states over fears of listeria contamination. Georgia-based company Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling 13,720 pounds of ready-to-eat grilled chicken breasts after listeria monocytogenes were found in tests of the products by a third-party laboratory, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product. Suzanna’s Kitchen did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. The 10-pound cases, two five-pound bags of fully cooked chicken with rib meat, were produced October 14, 2025, and distributed to food service operators in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Ohio. The specific product has lot code 60104 P1382 287 5 J14 on …

Smarter farming could pull billions of tons of carbon from the air

Smarter farming could pull billions of tons of carbon from the air

Published by Jenni Sidey

Fields of wheat, rice and corn might feel far from climate negotiations, yet they hold surprising power over the planet’s future. A new international study led by researchers at Queensland University of Technology argues that the world’s farms could become one of the biggest tools in the fight against global warming if you change how they work. Lead author Professor Claudia Vickers said the basic starting point is simple but huge. “Global croplands are estimated to capture more than 115 gigatons of carbon dioxide annually through photosynthesis,” she said. That number is staggering. It means your food system already pulls massive amounts of carbon out of the air every year. Her team’s message is hopeful and blunt at the same time. “Even modest improvements in how crops capture, use, and store that carbon, if applied across existing farmland, could deliver huge climate benefits.” Cartoon representation of the Earth–Space battery concept (Schramski et al. 2015). Energy from sunlight is captured by photosynthesis over millennia. (CREDIT: PLANT PHYSIOLOGY) Farms as a Hidden Climate Engine Modern agriculture gives …

REI is blowing out tons of Patagonia gear during this year-end clearance sale

REI is blowing out tons of Patagonia gear during this year-end clearance sale

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you’re hunting for Patagonia gear without paying full Patagonia prices, REI’s sale section is the place to be right now. This list pulls together the Patagonia items currently marked down—so you can stock up on winter layers, trail staples, and a few pieces for just lounging around. Editor’s pick Patagonia Jackson Glacier Down Parka – Men's — $298.83 (50% off) I wouldn’t mind rocking one of these right now in this snowstorm. Patagoni See It For the person who refuses to let winter win: this parka is built to handle real cold without turning you into a waddling marshmallow. It’s windproof and waterproof, and it uses 700-fill-power recycled down to keep heat where it belongs. At 50% off, it’s the kind of “buy it once, wear it for years” layer that pays you back every time the forecast looks hostile. All Patagonia deals at REI Jackets & outerwear Patagonia Houdini Stash Half-Zip Jacket – Women’s $40.83 (71% off) Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip Jacket – Kids’ $82.93 (28% off) Patagonia R1 Jacket – Women’s $117.93 …

Polar bears leave thousands of tons of food scraps for other species

Polar bears leave thousands of tons of food scraps for other species

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anecdote: (adj. anecdotal) An interesting story of a particular event that often is used to impress or entertain others or to serve as an example of what could be a common situation. Arctic: A region that falls within the Arctic Circle. The edge of that circle is defined as the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost point at which the midnight sun can be seen on the northern summer solstice. The high Arctic is that most northerly third of this region. It’s a region dominated by snow cover much of the year. biologist: A scientist involved in the study of living things. blubber: The thick layer of fat under a marine mammal’s skin that helps it stay warm even in cold waters. In the past, whalers would boil whale blubber to extract oil, which had many industrial uses. calorie: The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree Celsius. It is typically used as a measurement of the …