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Train company launches low-alcohol beer to tackle spike in Christmas accidents

The beer will be stocked on services between London Euston and Scotland

The Independent UK

New low-alcohol beer launched to cut boozy train passenger accidents

Avanti West Coast said the pale ale will create a ‘more enjoyable travel experience’ and help passengers ‘drink responsibly’.

The Independent UK

No and low-alcohol beer soaring in popularity, pubs report

Pubs are expected to sell a record 140 million pints of low and no-alcohol beer across the UK this year, up from more than 120 million last year.

Evening Standard

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Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense should alarm all of us

Pete Hegseth, who has been accused of drunken, irresponsible and predatory behavior, would be in charge of the world’s most powerful military

The Guardian - US

Two brothers found guilty of raping teenage girls almost 20 years ago

Mark Evans, 36, and Robert Evans, 40, were convicted on Wednesday after a two-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court.

Evening Standard

Angry Passenger Who Threatened to Destroy Plane After Being Denied Alcohol Faces 20 Years in Prison

A New York man pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a flight where he allegedly threatened to "tear the plane apart" in response to the airline's rules against personal alcohol consumption.

Latin Times

GOP Senator Calls For Defense Secretary Pick To Abstain From Alcohol

Republican Senator Kevin Cramer expresses concerns over Pete Hegseth's past behavior and urges him to address allegations before assuming the role of defen...

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Seaboard Stock Is Anything But a Turkey

With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, Kansas City-based agribusiness conglomerate Seaboard Corp. hit its 26th 52-week low on Tuesday. History suggests now is an excellent time to buy the little-followed stock.

Barchart

The drug trends fuelling increased harm to Australians

Alcohol continues to dominate deaths but clusters of overdoses from higher potency and novel synthetic drugs are increasing, researchers say.

AAP

Pete Hegseth ignores question about drinking ‘problem’ amid reports of apparent alcohol abuse

Mounting controversies are threatening to derail his bid to become secretary of defense

The Independent UK

Defense head pick Pete Hegseth now dogged by questions over alcohol use

Questions have also been raised over reports the embattled former Fox News host mismanaged two veterans groups

The Guardian - US

Woman Who Took Bride’s Life At Wedding In Drunk Driving Crash Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison

“On the golf cart, she told me she didn’t want the night to end and I kissed her on the forehead and then the next thing I remember is waking up in the hospital.” The post Woman Who Took Bride’s Life At Wedding In Drunk Driving Crash Sentenced To 25…

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'Lonely Alcoholic' Jamie Lee Komoroski Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Bride on Wedding Night

Jamie Lee Komoroski, described as a "lonely alcoholic," was sentenced to 25 years in prison for a fatal DUI crash that killed bride Samantha Miller on her wedding night.

International Business Times UK

Woman jailed to life for zipping boyfriend in suitcase and suffocating him

Videos on her phone showed the man yelling from inside the suitcase that he couldn’t breathe

The Independent UK

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Struggling budget vodka maker Stoli has filed for bankruptcy as Gen Z turns away from alcohol

Hackers, changing consumer tastes, and an old marketing campaign have hit finances hard.

The Guardian - UK

Dry Christmas: why are so many people giving up booze this festive season?

Three-quarters of young people who usually celebrate Christmas won’t be drinking alcohol this year. Their parents, however, won’t be joining them in sobriety

The Independent UK

Major development in Laos poisoning deaths case as alcohol factory owner arrested

British lawyer Simone White, 28, was among those killed after accepting vodka shots at a hostel

The Independent UK

Public urged to learn ‘spiking first aid’ ahead of Christmas parties

Symptoms of spiking include mental confusion, slurred speech, memory loss, loss of inhibitions, nausea, vomiting and breathing problems.

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X Factor's Janet Devlin says eating disorder and alcohol 'nearly killed me before 20'

Singer thought she would not live past 20 - and has now just hit the 30 mark

LiveScience

Ozempic-like drugs may treat alcohol addiction, study finds

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to manage addiction.

The Independent UK

How your hands may reveal clues about your drinking habits

Scientists have found a connection that may be surprising

The Guardian - AU

In wake of Laos backpacker deaths, questions linger in Vang Vieng

In the bars of the bustling Laos tourist town, visitors are nervous and information on the investigation into the deaths is scarce

The Guardian - UK

Fizz, reds. white wine and alcohol-free: what to drink this Christmas

Hannah Crosbie’s pick of the best bottles to see you through the festivities

The Guardian - UK

‘People demand more’: office Christmas parties pivot from alcohol to activities

Escape rooms, murder mystery experiences and crazy golf are replacing traditional boozy lunches

The Guardian - UK

The best non-alcoholic prosecco, champagne and sparkling wines for 2024

From alcohol-free prosecco to dealcoholised wine, here are our top picks for no-booze bubbles with plenty of sparkle

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