Spotlight Target apologizes for 'offensive' Halloween costume after backlash Jessica Guynn USA Today Aug 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 Updated Sep 10, 2026 × USA Today - Vertical Retail stores are stocking Halloween merchandise early, featuring seasonal home decor, apparel, pet toys and festive accessories. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Target apologized for a Halloween circus clown costume that critics said appeared to conjure Blackface and 19th-century minstrel shows.kAm%96 4@DEF>6[ D@=5 2D E96 Qz:5DV v=@HD &?56C q=24<=:89E r:C4FD r=@H? w2==@H66? r@DEF>6[Q AC@>AE65 2 D@4:2= >65:2 324<=2D9]k^AmkAmQpD 2 4@>A2?J[ H6 <?@H H6 8@E E9:D HC@?8[ 2?5 H6 2C6 566A=J D@CCJ] %96 4@DEF>6 :D @776?D:G6 2?5 D9@F=5 ?6G6C 92G6 366? 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Life-entertainment Pumpkin spice is here. A look at fall drinks from Dunkin’ and Starbucks Lori Comstock USA Today Network
Trump pauses visa appointments for applicants worldwide His administration made legal immigration more difficult — for example, by imposing high new fees for applicants of certain work visas.
Early Halloween Merchandise Arrives in Retail Stores Retail stores are stocking Halloween merchandise early, featuring seasonal home decor, apparel, pet toys and festive accessories.
