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February 21, 2026 
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Welcome back to The Weekender, where you’ll find a batch of the week’s top stories about culture and the way we live today.
A few days ago, the Climate desk had a bowl of cute Reese’s Easter eggs on offer. Before I could grab one, my colleagues issued a warning. These particular candies were part of their investigation into how Hershey’s has coped with rising cocoa prices by changing their recipes. The investigation involved going to a drugstore near the office to buy one bag of seasonal candy and read the ingredients. Indeed, there was no chocolate in these eggs. I was bummed, but moved on. More notably, Brad Reese, the grandson of the inventor of the original Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, had strong feelings to share about the new formula.
Also in this edition, we’re tackling some big questions. Is love addictive? What do A.I. chatbots discuss among themselves? And, should apples be refrigerated? Dive deep into those debates below, and I’ll see you next weekend(er).
— Farah
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This edition of The Weekender was edited by Farah Miller and Kellina Moore. Reach our team at weekender@nytimes.com.
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