Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Say It With (Better) Chocolate

Navy Carries Out Test Flight of Jets Adapted for Autonomy

The military’s vision of the unmanned wingman—dogged, unflappable, and ready to make the ultimate sacrifice—has moved a step closer with the successful test flight of two autonomously piloted Navy jets. Boeing confirmed on Jan. 5 that the U.S. Navy simultaneously flew two autonomously piloted carrier jets, using a third human-piloted jet as a mission controller. The EA-18G Growler jets used in the test are electronic warfare aircraft—modified versions of the F-18. Over the course of four flights, 21 demonstration missions were completed, according to Boeing. The test marks another step toward a warfare strategy that involves greater numbers of autonomous platforms in the air, land, and sea. Autonomous jets, tanks, helicopters, and submarines not only take away the risk to human life but are also potentially cheaper and simpler to make.…

For Valentine’s Day, chocolate’s the classic, go-to gift—but it doesn’t have to be boring. From cereal-studded bars to wasabi-infused truffles, here are five exciting options to treat your loved ones to this year.

Sweet Nostalgia 

A white chocolate bar packed with crunchy cereal and marshmallows, dark chocolate adorned with frosted animal cookies and rainbow sprinkles—these are some of the whimsical, nostalgia-heavy creations offered by Compartés Chocolatier, sure to bring a smile to your Valentine’s face. 

$9.95 at Compartes.com

Single-Origin 

Small-batch, bean-to-bar chocolate maker Askinosie Chocolate crafts incredible single-origin bars with cocoa beans sourced directly from small farmers. Their Chocolate Tasting Kit, which includes one white chocolate, one dark milk chocolate, and two dark chocolate bars, is a palate-expanding journey across the spectrum of flavor profile possibilities: sweet and caramel-y, dark and fudgy, bright and fruity—all delicious.

$32 at Askinosie.com

Cocoa Meets Caramel

Rich, chewy, and satisfyingly chocolatey, McCrea’s Candies’ Deep Chocolate caramels, slow-cooked in copper kettles, are a sweet change from your typical chocolate offerings.

$4.95 for a 1.4-ounce pillow box, $17.95 for a 5.5-ounce tube at McCreasCandies.com

Around the World in Truffles

These aren’t your average truffles; the gems in Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s Exotic Truffle Collection are infused with ingredients like Hungarian paprika, Indian masala, and Sri Lankan coconut ash. Perfect for a Valentine who isn’t afraid of a little adventure (read: wasabi) with their chocolate.

$32 for a 9-piece box; $48 for a 16-piece box at VosgesChocolate.com

A Sophisticated Splurge

A high-powered collaboration between Michelin-starred chef Gabriel Kreuther and pastry chef Marc Aumont, Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate makes supremely silky, balanced truffles and bonbons in flavors like honey saffron, kiwi lemongrass, Sicilian pistachio, and oatmeal cookie. For Valentine’s Day, a limited edition of the seasonal Chef’s Selection includes a festive Strawberry and White Chocolate Yogurt Bar.

$80 for a 22-piece box; $135 for a 42-piece box at KreutherChocolate.com 

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Person Suspected of Having Coronavirus in New York City Tests Negative

One of three people suspected of having the novel (new) coronavirus in New York City does not have the virus, tests confirmed. The person is hospitalized at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in the borough of Manhattan. “The first person who met the criteria to have samples sent to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was found not to have the 2019 novel coronavirus,” said city Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot in a statement. “The response and care the patient received reflects how well the systems we have in place are working. We want to thank everyone for all they did, and we will keep New Yorkers informed as the situation develops.” “We’re relieved to hear that the person in question does not have the novel coronavirus,” added Mayor Bill…