Culver City looks into specific areas for public drinking

A month after Santa Monica unveiled plans to enhance the Third Street Promenade through outdoor drinking, Culver City has decided to implement something similar. In April, Culver City’s council members unanimously passed an ordinance establishing a Downtown Entertainment Zone, where patrons can buy and enjoy alcohol outdoors from various participating establishments. However, visitors will not […]
Santa Monica adopts legal open-container drinking to revitalize the Promenade

There’s some positive news for the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, which has faced several closures lately. Mayor Caroline Trosis shared with the California Post that the entertainment zone initiative launched in the summer of 2025 has been successful, particularly with its allowance for outdoor alcohol consumption. “We’re experimenting with what works and what […]
House Democrats investigate FBI Director Kash Patel regarding drinking claims

Kash Patel Sues the Atlantic for Defamation Kash Patel, the FBI Director, recently joined Maria Bartiromo to address concerns regarding the ongoing investigation into 11 scientists associated with the U.S. national security sector who are either missing or deceased, and potentially linked to foreign adversaries. He elaborated on China’s persistent cyberattacks and espionage efforts targeting […]
Why Kash Patel revealed his supposed drinking problems to the public, despite his claims, by taking legal action against the Atlantic

Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against Atlantic Backfires Kash Patel’s lawsuit against The Atlantic has not gone as he might have hoped. If the FBI director had simply issued a statement dismissing the magazine’s article about him, the issue likely would have faded away in just a couple of days. However, by opting for a hefty $250 […]
Inquiry into Patel’s supposed ‘excessive drinking’ as Democrats consider his removal

Kash Patel Files Defamation Suit Against The Atlantic Kash Patel, the FBI Director, recently discussed an ongoing investigation into the disappearance or deaths of eleven scientists linked to U.S. national security, expressing concerns about their potential ties to foreign enemies. He highlighted the ongoing cyberattacks and espionage by China targeting American infrastructure. In light of […]
Kash Patel Demands $250 Million From Source That Claimed He Engaged in ‘Excessive Drinking’

Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic Over Defamatory Coverage FBI Director Kash Patel has taken legal action against The Atlantic, alleging that the publication’s portrayal of his time in office amounts to a “malicious and defamatory hit piece.” The lawsuit, filed on Monday, claims that the article in question, which discussed concerns over his drinking habits, […]
Final person to meet Brian Hooker before his wife Lynette disappeared shares details of their night of drinking

Disappearance of Lynette Hooker Raises Questions ELBOW CAY, Bahamas — A bartender from the Abaco Inn, where Brian and Lynette Hooker spent their last evening, expressed skepticism about the timeline surrounding Lynette’s disappearance. Ken, the bartender, noted that the events reported seem inconsistent. Ken, 38, observed the Hookers on April 3, relaxing by the pool […]
FBI Director Kash Patel considers legal action against The Atlantic over claims of heavy drinking that he calls ‘completely false’

Patel Threatens Legal Action Against The Atlantic FBI Director Kash Patel is considering a lawsuit against The Atlantic over a report he claims is “categorically false and defamatory.” The article suggests that a supposed “binge drinking episode” adversely impacted the leadership of the agency. Patel’s attorney has criticized the report, which claims that his significant […]
Dear Abby: My friend with a drinking problem ignores my limits

Dear Abby: My wife recently moved from Canada to the United States. She has a 23-year-old son living in Canada who struggles with mental health issues. He has decided against further treatment, dropped out of college, and refuses to find a job. His wife has been adjusting her expectations lower and continues to support him, […]
Man accused in deadly fire reportedly observed victims jump while drinking a beer

FDNY Responds to Arson Fire in New York City A man from New York City has been charged with murder after reportedly starting a fire in a Queens apartment, leading to the deaths of four people, including a 3-year-old girl, and injuring seven others, according to officials. Roman Ammatitla, aged 38 and hailing from Maspeth, […]