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Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins champion Troy Deeney says they’ve quit alcohol after competition

Star said they were ‘lost’ and ‘confused’ before taking part in the programme

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

7 Illinois Grocery Items That Now Require ID to Purchase

You expect to show your ID when you buy alcohol or tobacco, but you may be surprised to learn that a growing number of everyday grocery items are now being kept under lock and key or require an ID at checkout. In Illinois, retailers have been forced to take these…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 25, 2025

Heatwaves prompt early harvest across France's vineyards

The harvest has begun earlier this year across France's wine-producing regions, with extreme temperatures due to climate change causing grapes to ripen earlier. Heatwaves and wildfires can also mean a loss of crops and land, and an increase in diseases and pests.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 25, 2025

France's vineyards begin 2025 harvest early after hot temperatures

The grape harvest for 2025 in France has begun early again, as growers continue to adapt to shifting weather patterns amid soaring temperatures.

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

Commodifying childhood: NZ children see marketing for unhealthy products 76 times a day

Media headlines, industry figures and research confirm what many parents suspect: marketing to children has not only grown in scale but also in sophistication.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2025

‘I know a trap when I see one’: Woman goes to vending machine at work. Then she sees what it was ‘accidentally’ stocked with

Most of the time, the vending machine at work is a bit of a disappointment. Contents are generally lacking, with most machines filled to the brim with overpriced salty snacks and lukewarm beverages.

The Mary Sue · Aug 20, 2025

American Booze Brands Just Found Out What 'Canada Dry' Really Means

If you thought "Canada Dry" was just a soft drink, U.S. alcohol producers are discovering it's also a way to describe a Canadian market suddenly devoid of American booze. In the first half of 2025, U.S. alcohol exports to Canada plummeted by more than 60%, wiping American spirits and wines…

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

European brews: Alcohol-free sector expands in Europe

The alcohol-free beer sector grew by 11% in 2024. While Germany leads in production, the Netherlands is the EU's biggest exporter.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Teen vaping linked to higher risk of smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use, study finds

The researchers called for stronger action to prevent teenagers and young adults from getting hooked on e-cigarettes.

Euronews · Aug 20, 2025

Doctor pleads guilty to drunken high-speed fatal crash

An obstetrician who allegedly crashed his high-powered car at 130km/h while drunk, killing a young woman, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025