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Patel sued The Atlantic over an article that alleges excessive drinking and unexplained absences at the agency, and that at one point he thought he was fired. Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee are demanding that FBI Director Kash Patel fill out a screening test used to assess “harmful patterns of alcohol consumption and routinely …
Perfect storm for lower demand: less socializing, pot and gummies replacing it, GLP-1s reducing appetite for everything, Covid leaving some people unable to process it — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) February 19, 2026 GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are being linked to significant reductions in alcohol consumption It’s not just food — weight-loss drugs have seen some users …
Alcohol consumption is down and the market is taking notice. Stocks tied to beer, wine, and spirits are falling as headlines highlight the drop in drinking. Analysts and media offer explanations everywhere. People are choosing healthier lifestyles. Prices have risen. Younger generations are less interested in alcohol. All of that may be true, but there …
A bartender can go to jail for serving a drunk guy who drives and kills someone. But a judge lets a 14-time violent offender walk, and when he murders a young woman, nothing happens? It’s absurd, bartenders face harsher consequences for one mistake than judges do for letting dangerous criminals loose. Accountability for judges could …
Cold beer on a Friday night? Maybe non-alcoholic. Only 54% of drinking-age Americans consume alcohol today, according to a recent poll from Gallup, the lowest proportion since the survey began in 1939. Even those who do drink are partaking less, by a factor of nearly half. The US is drinking less, and cultural connotations around alcohol …
Alcohol usage by U.S. Adults hits LOWEST ever. This is a week after Las Vegas reporting tourism is sinking down 11.3% year over year in June. Very interesting patterns. pic.twitter.com/SD05lMNMPW — Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) August 14, 2025 U.S. ADULT DRINKING HITS RECORD LOW, GALLUP FINDS Alcohol consumption among U.S. adults has fallen to its lowest …
Gallup’s 2025 Consumption Habits survey shows only 54% of US adults drank alcohol in the past year. That’s down from 62% in 2023 and 58% in 2024 — the lowest share Gallup has ever recorded. https://www.aol.com/us-alcohol-consumption-record-low-103851807.html A slim majority now see drinking as a health risk. 53% say moderate alcohol use is bad for you, …
“There is strong evidence that alcohol causes cancer at seven sites in the body and probably others,” Connor said. “Even without complete knowledge of biological mechanisms [of how alcohol causes cancer], the epidemiological evidence can support the judgment that alcohol causes cancer of the oropharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and breast.” Growing evidence suggested …
Adults under age 50 have been developing breast cancer and colorectal cancer at increasingly higher rates over the last six decades, and alcohol use may be one factor driving the trend, according to a scientific report published on Wednesday. The report, by the American Association for Cancer Research, highlights scientific breakthroughs that have led to …
The Federal Trade Commission is building a lawsuit against the largest American alcohol distributor, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, sources told CNBC. The suit could be filed in a matter of weeks. The FTC’s case would likely allege that Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits has been providing “secret kickbacks” to large retailers and violating an …
Recent revelations of wrongful DUI arrests in Oahu have sent shockwaves through the community, raising serious concerns about law enforcement practices and civil rights violations. Despite breathalyzer tests showing no alcohol in their systems, dozens of drivers found themselves handcuffed and taken into custody. The data is staggering: Nearly 300 drivers were arrested with test …
Data: Kaiser Family Foundation; Map: Axios Visuals While a spike in drug overdoses has captured most of the attention in Colorado, another killer is quietly striking. Driving the news: Alcohol-induced deaths more than doubled from 2009 to 2021, according to Kaiser Family Foundation data. https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a…7500&ei=27 More Teens Who Use Marijuana Are Suffering From Psychosis https://www.wsj.com/us-news/marijuana-de…s-869490d1
The World Health Organization is advising the government to use taxes to take your freedoms away. In a Tuesday news release, WHO called for huge global tax increases on alcohol and sugary drinks, suggesting that increasing the price of these beverages by a whopping 50 percent would create healthier societies. Dr. Rüdiger Krech, WHO’s director …
Safety Shot Inc. is introducing a groundbreaking beverage to swiftly squash a buzz. The “Safety Shot” is crafted to accelerate alcohol detox and promptly plummet blood alcohol content (BAC) in record time. The company says the beverage, created by industry experts and patented, is slated for a direct-to-consumer launch in December 2023. According to Safety …
via spokesman: OLYMPIA – Linda Thompson has been advocating for tougher laws against drunken driving for more than 30 years. And on Monday she was at it again, this time testifying at a state Senate hearing for a bill that would lower the blood alcohol limit for driving, citing her extensive experience as a “preventionist.” …
FLORIDA — An investigation is underway in Florida after burglars used tractor-trailers to steal more than $1.6 million worth of alcohol from a distribution company that carries brands including Jose Cuervo and Malibu. The theft began during the early morning hours on July 8 at Republic National Distributing Company, located in Hillsborough County south of …
Americans could be urged by officials to drink no more than two beers a week as part of strict new alcohol guidelines. Biden’s health czar told DailyMail.com the USDA could revise its alcohol advice to match Canada’s, where people are advised to have just two drinks per week. Dr George Koob — who admits enjoying …
