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Insurance Giants Refuse to Cover US Tycoon with $1.7b Company Over 'Excessive Drinking and Drug Use', Lawsuit

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond faces a $4.5m lawsuit from ex-wife Linda Stein, who claims his alleged alcohol and drug use made him uninsurable and breached their divorce settlement.

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‘My mum’s obsessed with it’: Tom Parker Bowles on Christopher’s, cordials and cutting down on booze

INTERVIEW: From pork scratchings to premium cordials, Tom Parker Bowles has learnt a thing or two about provenance. He talks to Hannah Twiggs about royal taste tests, why Britain’s non-drinkers need more than elderflower and how age has finally curbed his ‘proper Friday lunches’

The Independent UK

Get tough on tobacco and alcohol firms to improve public health

Letters: Hazel Cheeseman, Prof Sir Ian Gilmore and Katharine Jenner call for minimum unit pricing, a levy on profits, and policies to improve food and drink. Plus a letter from Mary Foy

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No alcohol? No problem: how to make friends at university without booze

Students may have had a reputation for boozy behaviour, but there are ways to make friends for those who prefer to keep things straight edge

The Guardian - UK

Eldest Sis Belittles Virgin Bro, Horrified When Sibling Outs Her Promiscuous Past To Whole Family

Intoxicated oldest sister picks on youngest brother for still being a virgin, sibling steps in and reveals her promiscuous past to the whole family, sparks marriage drama.

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Sami Sheen had no idea she was the reason for Charlie Sheen's sobriety

In his new Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen, and memoir, The Book of Sheen, Charlie Sheen revealed it was an interaction with his eldest daughter Sami that convinced him to quit alcohol and drugs for good.

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The Buzz Without the Booze: Hectare's Sets the Standard for THC Beverages

Once viewed as a fringe product, THC beverages are fast becoming a mainstream choice, particularly as consumers seek healthier, more intentional alternatives to alcohol.

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45 Police Officers Share The Stupidest Criminals They’ve Ever Encountered

Do you feel bad for some of them? Because I do.

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The illegal act quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards

In 2020, an estimated 12.6 million people aged 16 and over drove after using illicit drugs

The Independent UK

6 Foods and Drinks Nutrition Experts Warn Against Once You Hit 30

Turning 30 is a milestone, and your body begins subtle shifts in metabolism, hormones, and recovery that many of us don’t notice until later. That’s why being mindful about foods and drinks after 30 isn’t about deprivation—it’s about making choices that support longevity, strength, and feeling good. Knowing which foods…

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'Sharia Patrols in Texas?': Fury as US Imam Warns Muslim-Owned Stores to Stop Selling Pork and Alcohol

A Houston imam's viral video campaign urging Muslim-owned stores to stop selling pork, alcohol and lottery tickets has ignited fierce debate about religious freedom and 'Sharia patrols' in the United States.

International Business Times UK

Drugged driving – including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs – is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards

In October 2023, an unthinkable tragedy unfolded in Coleman, Wisconsin: An 8‑month‑old girl lost her life when a driver, impaired by cannabis, ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle. In February 2025, the driver pleaded guilty to negligent vehicular homicide and drugged driving with a minor passenger –…

The Conversation

'No Sharia In Texas': Gov. Abbott Declares Ban After Imam's Viral Confrontation With Muslim Store Owners

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans Sharia law after an imam's viral video targeting Muslim stores. Supporters cheer, critics warn of fearmongering.

International Business Times UK

AKA Charlie Sheen review – he shows no genuine remorse for all the terrifying things he’s done

This flimsy tell-all about the actor’s decades-long addiction to pills, alcohol and crack-cocaine is far too light on contrition or self-reflection. You pity everyone around him

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Drunken air hostess gets fine after attempting to board flight at Heathrow more than 12 times over alcohol limit

Breathalyser tests showed that she had 254 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood in her system — the legal limit is 20 milligrams

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Charlie Sheen used alcohol to hide his stutter

Charlie Sheen has confessed he used alcohol to hide his stutter because booze gave him the "freedom of speech" after a lifelong struggle with the affliction.

The Independent UK

Tesla claims ‘drunk driver’ caused crash that killed four and not a self-driving fail

A toxicology report showed Heath Miller had a blood alcohol level of three times the legal limit when he crashed his Tesla Model Y, killing four people

The Independent UK

Lulu reveals secret battle with alcoholism after childhood left her with PTSD

The singer says the turning point came at her own 65th birthday party

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The Guardian - UK

Food industry lobbying is leading Labour to drop public health plans, experts say

Inaction on ill-health prevention after pressure from junk food and alcohol firms ‘could cause NHS collapse’

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‘I was a secret drinker’, singer Lulu says as she reveals battle with alcoholism

The 76-year-old Eurovision star spoke to the Times ahead of the release of her memoir If Only You Knew.

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Lulu's secret alcohol addiction

Lulu has revealed her secret alcohol addiction and said she is happier than ever after getting sober.

The Independent UK

Actor John Alford convicted of sexually assaulting two girls

He bought alcohol for the girls before assaulting them at a Hertfordshire home

The Independent UK

Researchers discover two genetic variants linked to breast cancer

Risk factors for developing breast cancer include being female, increasing age, being overweight, alcohol consumption and genetic factors

The Independent UK

Japan Airlines apologises after pilot’s drinking violation delays three flights

Flight delays leave nearly 630 passengers stranded for 18 hours

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Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

A man claims he was abusing alcohol at the time he sent two menacing social media posts to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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