Man Gets Intoxalock Breathalyzer After DUI. Then He Tries To Use It In 90-Degree Heat: ‘They Put A Camera In There Too?!?’ "Try blowing into one of those ... in the Midwest winter bro." Motor1 · Aug 25
Man tells police gin and tonic he purchased is non-alcoholic. But police refuses, he offers a solution: ‘I’m really angry, so I’ll get arrested’ His solution would actually make it a matter of police concern. We Got This Covered · Aug 25
Is Ozempic behind the drop in violent crime? Americans consuming less alcohol may also be partially responsible for the decline, according to a report The Independent UK · Aug 24
English cricket’s latest shame raises deeper question about sport’s relationship with alcohol COMMENT: The fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation after an incident at a nightclub. Harry Latham-Coyle asks why England do not seem to be learning the lessons of a troubled period The Independent UK · Aug 24
Sons Of Anarchy star Katey Sagal celebrates 40 years of sobriety The actress, 76, shared photos of herself in a white, short-sleeved dress as she blew out candles on a cake to mark the milestone. Evening Standard · Aug 24
Tamil Nadu steps up liquor quality checks across distilleries after Enrica controversy Tamil Nadu has ordered strict quality testing across all state distilleries. This action follows public concern over a temporary ban and quick clearance of products. TASMAC, the state's liquor monopoly, will now ensure alcohol content meets prescribed standards. Comprehensive checks will confirm alcohol levels adhere to permitted limits. This ensures… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Uzbekistan for Indian Travellers: Your First-Timer's Guide to Samarkand, Bukhara and the Silk Road The Visa and Getting There: Easier Than You ThinkIndian passport holders get a visa on arrival at Tashkent's Islam Karimov International Airport. No prior application, no embassy visit. You pay USD 50 at the counter, show your return ticket and hotel booking, and you're through in under 30 minutes on… Times Life · Aug 23
Americans are skipping cocktails with historical lows in number who drink More Americans are becoming aware of ties between drinking alcohol and health harms The Independent UK · Aug 21
JD Vance reportedly mocks Carney for trying to ‘out-tough’ Trump on trade Audio recording of US vice-president apparently made at New York fundraiser and shared with Canadian Press The Guardian - UK · Aug 21
Lily Allen struggles to enjoy music now she's sober Pop star Lily Allen has confessed she struggles to enjoy music since giving up alcohol eight years ago and she burst into tears during an Olivio Rodrigo show last year because it was the first time she'd felt "emotionally invested" in a gig. BANG Premier · Aug 21
Canadian premier brands Trump ‘weak’ and predicts he’ll get ‘slaughtered’ in midterms The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Thursday The Independent UK · Aug 21
Anna Faris quits drinking alcohol Actress Anna Faris has given up drinking alcohol because she's convinced "there's a correlation between drinking and depression". BANG Premier · Aug 21
Pop star Jessica Simpson to star in tell-all documentary Jessica Simpson will be the subject of a new Netflix documentary. BANG Premier · Aug 21
US, Canada 'very close' to trade deal, Ottawa says, as details emerge WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States and Canada are "very close" to a final trade deal, the top Canadian negotiator said Thursday after talks with President Donald Trump's team. Bangkok Post · Aug 21
The Economic Times · Aug 21 Canada premier calls Trump ‘bad person’, urges Ottawa not to cave in trade talks Canadian provincial leaders express strong criticism of President Donald Trump. They urge Canada to resist making further concessions in ongoing trade talks. Restoring American alcohol sales remains a key point of contention for provinces. Federal officials report significant progress toward finalizing a trade agreement. Tariffs on Canadian imports have been…
AAP · Aug 20 Warning on addiction help amid funding uncertainty A peak health body is warning that people needing help with drug and alcohol addiction are missing out because treatment capacity can't meet demand.
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 Ninja Slushi Twist review: a frozen drink maker that’s like having a 7-Eleven in your kitchen The Ninja Slushi Twist makes it easy to achieve fantastic, bar-quality drinks without much fuss
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Mind popping: Pringles flavored vodka hits the shelves and divides the internet The clear liquor is 30 percent alcohol by volume
The Times of India · Aug 20 At 36,000 feet, a plane carrying 153 passengers drifted off course after an unexpected 28-minute lapse by both the pilots In a startling incident, two Batik Air pilots dozed off simultaneously for roughly thirty minutes, causing their aircraft to veer off course. Communications from air traffic control went unanswered during this time. Thankfully, the plane landed without any injuries, prompting Indonesian authorities to reassess protocols regarding pilot fatigue and procedures…
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Angry shopper calls 999 after mistakenly buying alcohol-free gin and tonic Furious shopper ‘not having it’ as he tells police he is ‘so angry he’ll get arrested’
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Disney Channel star admits to drinking daily while on probation Shia LaBeouf admitted to consuming alcohol daily while serving two years of probation stemming from a Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans.
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Quebec’s premier says Canada-US trade talks are ‘far from over’ Quebec’s premier says Canada-U.S. trade negotiations are “far from over” and demanded more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney before deciding whether the emerging agreement adequately protects Quebec’s dairy and forestry sectors
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear Canada has dodged President Donald Trump’s threat of 50% tariffs — at least for now
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 ‘Sounds weird, tastes incredible’: the best seltzers for summertime refreshment, tested Low-cal, crisp and fruity, these are our expert’s favourite non-alcoholic and hard seltzer cans to pop in your bag this summer
Evening Standard · Aug 19 Carlsberg boosted by strong sales of soft drinks and alcohol-free beer The Danish beer giant said it has been supported by earlier-than-expected benefits from its £3.3 billion takeover of J2O maker Britvic last year.