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The 5 foods a dermatologist recommends having on your plate (and 3 foods to be cautious of)

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Marie Claire · Jul 21, 2023

People are fascinated by the sober and sober-ish. But the real question is – why aren’t there more of us?

Yes, alcohol consumption is declining. But Britain’s drinking culture still traps so many, says Novara Media editor Moya Lothian-McLean

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Alice Springs takeaway alcohol restrictions extended

Alcohol restrictions are being extended in Alice Springs with no end date set as figures show a reduction in hospitalisations and domestic violence incidents.

AAP · Jul 20, 2023

Bengaluru pub owners brace for impact as alcohol prices set to reach new heights

Bengaluru's pub industry faces a 20% hike in excise duty on alcohol, raising questions of how to maintain its pub capital title while grappling with other price rises. Pub owners are committed to finding solutions to sustain their businesses, such as reevaluating pricing strategies, optimising costs, and enhancing customer experiences.…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Methanol-Tainted Liquor and Xylazine-Tainted Fentanyl Illustrate the Same Prohibitionist Peril

While the lethal effects of Iran’s booze ban are widely recognized, politicians ignore similar consequences from U.S. drug laws.

Reason · Jul 19, 2023

Wines that beat the Tory price hike

Want to avoid August’s wine duty increase? Try everything from a floral English white to a refreshing prosecco

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Expanded alcohol sales application process begins in Madison County

Starting Tuesday, anyone interested in applying for a quota package liquor license in Madison County can do so. The opportunity comes following voter approval of countywide alcohol sales in May.

WEKU · Jul 18, 2023

Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease death rates

Excessive drinking during the covid-19 pandemic increased alcoholic liver disease deaths so much that the condition killed more Californians than car accidents or breast cancer, a KFF Health News analysis has found.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Murdaugh boat crash suit ends in a $15 million settlement for family of teen who died

At the time of the 2019 crash, Paul Murdaugh was drunk and driving his family's boat, witnesses say. Mallory Beach's family got a settlement from a store that sold alcohol to an underage Murdaugh.

WEKU · Jul 17, 2023

Store that sold Alex Murdaugh's son beer must pay $15 million to family of teen killed in boat crash

The family of a teen killed in a boat crash that prosecutors said begin the financial downfall of double murderer Alex Murdaugh has reached a $15 million deal to settle a lawsuit against a convenience store chain that sold his son alcohol while under age

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023