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It’s that time of year again—Girl Scout Cookie season is officially underway!

Beloved classics like Thin Mints and Samoas are back in 2025, but some cookies are being retired. For the first time, the Girl Scouts organization announced which cookies won’t return, giving fans one last chance to stock up on their favorites, Today.com reported.

Which Girl Scout Cookies are back in 2025?

For now, all-time favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas remain staples. Other cookies available during the 2025 season include:

Peanut Butter Patties (Tagalongs)

Adventurefuls

Caramel Chocolate Chip

Lemonades

Lemon-Ups

Toffee-tastic

Trefoils

Do-si-dos (Peanut Butter Sandwiches)

What Girl Scout Cookies are being retired?

Unfortunately, 2025 marks the final season for two beloved cookies:

S’mores: Introduced in 2017, this graham-cracker-inspired treat is heading for retirement.

Toast-Yay!: Debuted in 2021, these French-toast-flavored cookies are also being discontinued.

These will join the Raspberry Rally, which was retired in 2023, in the lineup of Girl Scout cookies no longer available.

When Is Girl Scout Cookie Season?

The official Girl Scout Cookie season runs through April, although timing varies by location. With nearly 3.7 million members, Girl Scouts sell cookies in stores, online, and through friends and family.

Don’t know any Girl Scouts nearby? Use the Girl Scout Cookie Finder tool or contact your local council to snag your favorite boxes before they’re gone for good.

One of YNW Melly’s defense attorneys, Raven Liberty, is being investigated for allegations of witness tampering as the rapper is currently awaiting a retrial. YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, attended a hearing on Monday. Liberty was not present because of a flight delay due to weather conditions, according to NBC Miami.

Don King, the legendary boxing promoter who worked with icons like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and George Foreman, is facing a $3 billion civil lawsuit over his failed attempt to revive Rumble in the Jungle 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ali and Foreman’s historic bout.

Cecil Miller accuses Don King of fraud, defamation and other claims

The legal complaint was filed by BYD Sports and its CEO, Cecil Miller, in the Southern District of New York, alleging fraud, defamation, breach of contract and other claims, according to the New York Law Journal.

In the suit, Miller accuses Don King, his production company Don King Productions, and others involved in the project of sending a cease-and-desist letter to halt the anniversary event before it could launch. The event coincided with the 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Festival in Nigeria. It was set to feature a reputed match between “Sugar” Shane Mosley and Victor Ortiz, per New York Law Journal.

What did King’s cease-and-desist letter say?

King sent the letter to Miller, asserting that he was not authorized to organize Rumble in the Jungle 2 and claiming that all of Miller’s efforts were fraudulent.

“My clients have received information that you are falsly [sic] representing to the Nigerian Government and others that DK/DKP has authorized you to stage an event know [sic] as “Rumble In The Jungle 50th Anniversary/The Freedom Belt (RJ50/Freedom Belt)”, this, as you well know, is not true. DK/DKP does not and has not granted you permission to solicit, discuss, negotiate or arrange this Event or any event under the guide [sic] of being affiliated with DK or DKP,” the letter states.

‘This is just a sad day for the sport’

Attorney Anthony J.M. Jones, representing Miller, told Fortune that King tried to halt the event during its final stages while still being part of it.

“It’s confounding when you look at how many people were working on this,” Jones told the outlet.

“This is just a sad day for the sport,” he added. “We are now in 2025 and there will never be a chance to do a 50th anniversary of a fight between Foreman and Ali—and to do it in Africa.”

What happened between King and Miller?

Before their falling out, King and Miller were on good terms, according to the complaint. The controversial promoter confided in Miller about his troubling past and wanted to do things differently after his wife died in 2010. The pair agreed to work together, striking a deal with boxer Alonzo “Big Zo” Butler and King’s production company, Don King Productions, per Fortune. King then mentioned the project to Miller.

He said Rumble in the Jungle 2 would be a 50th-anniversary event to celebrate the historic fight between the two legends that initially happened on Oct. 30, 1974, when Ali knocked out Foreman in the eighth round in what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Miller was ready to move forward with it, but things later took a turn between the two of them. Miller later found out King did not own the rights to Rumble in the Jungle and allegedly was unaware of Miller’s plans for the event, the suit states.

Miller is seeking $2.4 million in prospective damages based on the amount of money the historic fight brought in 51 years ago, along with a written apology, per Fortune.

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Blac Chyna, also known as Angela White, has become a household name, thanks to both her relationship and media endeavors. Before she became one of the top influencers, Chyna was one of the top exotic dancers, known for her pole tricks in the likes of iconic clubs, such as Miami’s King of Diamonds in the 2010s. She became known for her iconic bangs and stunning looks, which caught the attention of rapper Tyga, who cast her in the video for his party classic, Rack City, in 2011. The pair became a couple soon after, welcoming their son, King, in 2012. The pair got engaged shortly after and Chyna had officially hung up her dancing shoes. Sadly, the pair broke it off in 2014 and the model would claim years later that she was thrown out of their shared Los Angeles mansion. 

By the time the relationship crumbled, Chyna had made a name for herself enough to make money from bookings. She has appeared in music videos for Nicki Minaj and Future, to name a few, and took her talents to several reality shows. With such a hustler mentality, Blac Chyna’s net worth has skyrocketed throughout the years. Let’s explore how this innovator has become so wealthy.

The Model Launched Her Beauty and Clothing Brands

Blac Chyna established herself as a businesswoman, beginning in 2013. She first enrolled in JLS Professional Makeup Artist School in Los Angeles, to learn all she could about cosmetics and proper application of makeup. Afterward, she kicked off her first company, 88Fin. The online clothing store offered a wide variety, much of which was modeled by Chyna herself. As of 2024, the brand has been closed down, though it’s unclear why.

Putting her makeup training to use, she created Lashed by Blac Chyna, also in 2013. The brand initially only offered high-quality eyelash extensions. The following year, she took Lashed to new heights by opening a beauty bar in Encino, Los Angeles, which specialized in the perfect eye looks. Throughout the years, the 36-year-old has grown Lashed into a full cosmetic line, offering lip glosses, bronzers, and skincare products. This seems to be her long-running business, now having been operating for over a decade and contributing to her $1.5 million net worth, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Reality Television Has Been a Lucrative Venture for Blac Chyna

In early 2016, Chyna began dating Rob Kardashian, and the couple welcomed their daughter in November of that year. Their love was showcased on the E! series, Rob & Chyna. The show only lasted seven episodes, with rumors of their tumultuous relationship as the reason the network pulled away. However, Chyna suggested that the Kardashian family had sabotaged their series and relationship. When the show was canceled, she was paid a $100,000 “kill fee.”

She bounced back with another show in 2019, The Real Blac Chyna, which aired on Zeus Network. The series followed her personal and business life. It even showcased her tumultuous relationship with her mother, Tokyo Toni. In June 2024, the mom-of-two joined the season three cast of BET’s College Hill: Celebrity Edition. Her TV moves didn’t stop there. Chyna and her current fiance, Derrick Milano, were announced as cast members of Love & Hip-Hop: Miami season six, which premiered in November. It’s unknown how much Chyna was paid to appear on each of these shows, though it’s evident the content creator makes a comfortable living in front of the camera.

John Sheeran, a white 15-year-old teen from Massachusetts, has pleaded guilty after being accused of nearly drowning a Black teenager in a pond. According to People, Sheeran is facing charges for attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon. The 15-year-old is charged as a “youthful offender,” meaning he could be sentenced as an adult.

Controversy is brewing at Chick-fil-A after the fast-food chain announced changes to its popular waffle fries. On its website, the company revealed it is “making a slight adjustment” to the recipe to help the fries “stay crispier, longer.” However, the new recipe may pose issues for customers with food allergies.

“While the new recipe doesn’t contain any of the nine major allergens, the new Waffle Potato Fries coating does contain pea starch,” Chick-fil-A stated.

A Fashion Designer’s Displeasure With the New Recipe

Fashion designer Daryl-Ann Denner joined the chorus of complaints, expressing her disappointment on Instagram Stories, according to People.

“One of my New Year’s resolutions is to somehow convince @chickfila to return their fries back to normal,” Denner wrote. “They added this P protein according to their website so they don’t get soggy. But now they just taste gross. You know I love you, Chick-fil-A. You can do no wrong, except this lol.”

Denner, a frequent Chick-fil-A customer, said she first noticed the change during a November visit.

“At first, I just thought I kept getting a bad batch,” she told Southern Living. “Then, I blamed it on the location being off, but when I visited another location with my mom, I asked her if she noticed that the fries were grainier than usual.”

After seeing the announcement on Chick-fil-A’s website, Denner decided to stop ordering the fries.

“They used to be my favorite snack,” she said. “[But] they are dry, grainy, and have no flavor anymore. My kids won’t even eat them.”

Fans Voice Concerns About the New Waffle Fries Recipe

Many fans took to social media to share their frustration with the updated waffle fries recipe.

“I love soggy fries. Please, we are begging you,” one person commented on Instagram, according to People.

Another dissatisfied customer wrote, “Please change the fries back. They aren’t as good anymore. They don’t taste the same, and I hate how hard they are.”

Allergy Concerns Add to the Backlash

One mother expressed concern about how the new recipe affects families with food allergies.

“Please go back to the original fries,” the mom pleaded. “My daughter has an allergy to peas and pea protein. We can no longer visit the restaurant due to allergy concerns and cross-contamination.”