The Biden administration has chosen to use this year’s Valentine’s Day to encourage people to get revenge on former lovers by reporting their illegal gun purchases or sales to the federal government. “Valentine’s Day can still be fun even if you broke up,” reads a message posted on the official Twitter page of the Bureau…

Texas is suing Facebook parent Meta, accusing it of illegally collecting facial recognition data without consent. The Heritage Foundation says America’s economic freedom is eroding. In the biggest deal ever in the semiconductor industry, chip giant AMD is buying up Xilinx in a $50 billion deal. We visit a New York City chocolate maker for…

Australians are urged to keep an eye out for dating and romance scams this Valentine’s Day after there was a record high of $56 million (US$40 million) in reported losses to Scamwatch in 2021, an increase of 44 percent. But the full extent of losses to romance scams is much higher, as Scamwatch’s internal research…

Valentine’s Day is just around the bend. For many people in the 18- to 45-year-old crew, this holiday can bring everything from a big smile to a case of the hives. Some guys—I’m afraid I’ve never belonged to this club—do the holiday up right, planning a candlelight supper at a fancy restaurant or having a…

Love is a glorious thing, but chocolate is my favorite part of Valentine’s Day. Public displays of romance are awkward. And chocolate is much less complicated. South of the border, Valentine’s Day goes by the name El Dia del Amor y Amistad, which translates to “The Day of Love and Friendship.” I find this holiday a lot…

In the world of cakes, red velvet demands your attention. Special occasions call for cake, but red velvet is the special occasion. There’s something so celebratory about it. Cheesecake has a similar status—it’s not an everyday bake, and the thought of it suggests a bit of indulgence. Combining the two gives you a stunning dessert…

It’s never a bad idea to spice things up on Valentine’s Day. After all, in many successful relationships, a little intrigue and an element of surprise keep things exciting. Now, before you jump to any conclusions (after all, this is a food column), I am talking about cake. In this recipe, chocolate is teased with…

These flourless cookies get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains, making them gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor. Flourless Chocolate Cookies Makes 16 cookies Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened…

Valentine’s Day can sometimes be a challenge for the cook. Do I do a three-course dinner with a rich chocolate dessert or a one-dish favorite that respects the season and feels celebratory? This year, I will be reintroducing a former tradition: fresh pasta in a rich, velvety, mushroom sauce. I love that it’s full of…

Flowers wither and chocolate goes right to the thighs, so show your affection instead with gifts that say “I love you” all year long. For Him Honey, I Got You a Rolls! Rolls-Royce Cellarette Enjoying an after-dinner cigar and a glass of whisky is a time-honored ritual to celebrate the end of the day. To…