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USA Today
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- Business
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Oreo, Reese's team up to create 2 new products: When you can get them
Two iconic brands are teaming up to create not one, but two new products for its fans to enjoy. Reese's and Oreo announced on Wednesday, July 30 they are introducing a Reese's Oreo Cup and an Oreo Reese's Cookie, a "two-way delicious mash-up between America's No. 1 candy and No. 1 cookie," the brands said in a news release. The Reese's Oreo Cup brings together milk chocolate and white creme peanut butter cups with Oreo cookie crumbs and will be available for presale on The Hershey's Store starting Monday, Aug. 18, according to the companies. Presale orders will begin shipping the week of Sept. 2. Fans can sign up here for first access as soon as it goes live. Customers will begin seeing the Reese's Oreo Cups at retailers nationwide starting September 2025 and they will be available in king size, standard size and miniature cups, according to the news release. They will be a permanent addition to the Reese's portfolio. Like the Reese's Oreo Cup, the Oreo Reese's Cookies will also be available for presale starting Aug. 18 and fans can also sign up for early access here starting July 30. More news: Starbucks execs say 'tangible progress' made in turnaround effort; sales slump slightly 'Tapping into what our fans are asking for' The Oreo Reese's Cookies feature Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a Reese's peanut buttery creme with Oreo cookie crumbs and will be available nationwide starting September 2025, while supplies last. The cookies will return to shelves as part of the Oreo brand's portfolio in January 2026, according to the company. "This collaboration redefines what it means to be a snacking leader by tapping into exactly what our fans are asking for," Michelle Deignan, Vice President, the Oreo brand, U.S., said in the news release. "As a 110+ year-old brand, we're constantly looking for ways to disrupt the snacking market. What better way to show our fans we listen to their evolving snacking needs than to partner with the Reese's brand to deliver the collab of their dreams." Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What time does 'Big Brother' air this week? Where to watch Season 27
Miss the last episode of "Big Brother"? If so, here is how to catch the next airing of CBS's hit reality competition series as Season 27 continues in full swing. The series, with the official theme "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery," follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day, according to CBS. Every week, someone is voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest receiving a grand prize of $750,000. The houseguests vote each other out, and the last two survivors participate in a Final Tribal Council, where they plead their case to the jury of previously eliminated players, to convince them to vote for the "Sole Survivor." This year, houseguests will spend the summer inside the Hotel Mystère, an enigmatic yet luxurious version of the "Big Brother" house, defined by hidden passageways, a wineless wine cellar, a vintage aesthetic, a poison bar and a suspense-filled atmosphere. Here's how to watch Season 27 of "Big Brother.' When does the new episode of Big Brother come out this week? CBS announced that start times would be delayed in the Pacific Time Zone, meaning east coast viewers will have earlier access. Wednesdays Thursdays and Sundays How to watch 'Big Brother' Season 27 Season 27 premiered on July 10, with new episodes airing every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. Ninety-minute episodes will air on Wednesdays, with hour-long episodes airing on the other two days. Paramount+ Premium subscribers and Pluto TV viewers can watch the episodes on the platforms' "Big Brother" live feeds. Contributing: Gabe Hauari, Saman Shafiq, Taylor Ardrey & Anthony Robledo/ USA TODAY Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
18 hours ago
- Climate
- USA Today
Tropical Storm Keli tracker: See projected path of Pacific storm
The National Hurricane Center was monitoring five storm systems in the Pacific Ocean on July 29, including the Category 3 Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli. Located about 790 miles southeast of Honolulu, Keli has reached maximum sustained winds near 40 mph, the NHC said in a July 29 advisory. Forecasters expect the system to keep heading westward over the next couple of days with "little change in strength" before dissipating on July 31. The center said the storm was moving west at 15 mph, as of 11 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Meanwhile, Hurricane Iona strengthened into a major hurricane nearing Category 4 status, with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph and higher gusts, the center reported. This system is also heading toward the west with a gradual increase in forward speed forecasted over the next few days. Hurricane center forecasters also said Iona will likely continue to strengthen Tuesday night, July 29, with steady weakening expected by Wednesday, July 30. Hurricane Iona tracker: See storm's projected path Tropical Storm Keli tracker This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. Tropical Storm Keli spaghetti models This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time. How do hurricanes form? Hurricanes are born in the tropics, above warm water. Clusters of thunderstorms can develop over the ocean when water temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit. If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression. A tropical depression becomes a named tropical storm once its sustained wind speeds reach 39 miles per hour. When its winds reach 74 mph, the storm officially becomes a hurricane. Prepare now for hurricanes Delaying potentially life-saving preparations could mean waiting until it's too late. "Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period," NOAA recommends. Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
You can win free Chipotle guacamole for a year. Here's how.
National Avocado Day is on Thursday, July 31 and Chipotle is offering customers a chance to win free guacamole for a year. The restaurant chain said in a July 28 news release it is "bringing avocado aficionados' dreams to life" with a new interactive AR Lens on Snapchat called "AvoLotto Lens" that consumers can use to win 52 codes for free guacamole. From 6 a.m. PT on July 28 to 11:59 p.m. PT on July 30, Chipotle is conducting the "AvoLotto Sweepstakes," which allows Snapchat users to scan real avocados using the "AvoLotto Lens" for a chance to win the grand prize. Chipotle says it teamed up with Snapchat to create the exclusive new AR Lens that recognizes real avocados and rewards 1,000 fans each day during the promotion with "an abundance of free guac rewards." Here's how the promotion works, and how all rewards members can get free guac for National Avocado Day. How does the AvoLotto Lens work? Here's how to use the AvoLotto Lens, according to Chipotle. Note you'll need to have a rewards account to redeem the prize. Chipotle's National Avocado Day deal On July 31, all Chipotle Rewards members can get a free side or topping of guacamole with promo code AVO2025 on the Chipotle app and when they purchase a regular-priced entrée. "Each year for National Avocado Day, the holiday that has become synonymous with Chipotle, we find new and creative ways for fans to score our hand-mashed guac," said Chipotle President, Chief Brand Officer Chris Brandt in the news release. "We only use real ingredients in our restaurants, so when we worked with Snapchat to create 'AvoLotto,' we had to make sure that it only detects real fruit." Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
USA Today
4 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Here's when Spirit Halloween stores may start popping up
It is still the middle of summer but fall will be here before we know it, and retailers are already preparing for the season. That includes Spirit Halloween, the pop-up retailer that takes over local storefronts for a few months each year. The company's stores popping up is a signal that summer is nearly over and spooky season is on the horizon. The company opened its first pop-up store in the Bay area in 1983 and was purchased by Spencer Gifts in 1999. Last year, over 1,500 seasonal locations opened across the U.S. While its brick-and-mortar stores are only seasonal, customers can purchase items online on Spirit Halloween's website year-round. The company has not yet announced when its stores will begin opening in 2025, or how many locations it plans to open, but we've decided to make a guess based on when stores opened in previous years. Here's our early look at when Spirit Halloween stores may begin popping up this year. Spirit Halloween jobs: Retailer hiring 50,000 for spooky season What do we know so far for Spirt Halloweens in 2025 The company hasn't spilled an exact date, but the website tells customers to check back in mid-August to find your local Spirit Halloween store. Additionally, the company announced in June it is seeking 50,000 seasonal employees to support more than 1,500 retail locations it expects to open this year. When do Spirit Halloween stores usually begin opening? In 2024, the retailer had a special grand opening celebration at its flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, on Thursday, Aug. 1. The Spirit Halloween website also suggested customers return to the site on Aug. 1 to find your local store. According to multiple reports, the flagship store opened on July 29 in 2023, with other locations opening in the weeks that followed. According to a 2022 news release from the company, its grand opening event was held on July 30 that year. Both of these dates fell on Saturdays. In 2021, the company's grand opening event was held on July 31, according to a news release, which was also a Saturday. With all of this in mind, our best guess as to when the flagship Spirit Halloween store will open in 2025 is Saturday, Aug. 2. We think stores will begin popping up around the country after that. Contributing: Mike Snider, USA TODAY Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
