Lawsuit claims IMAX executive is uninsurable due to drug use and heavy drinking
IMAX CEO Faces Legal Battle Over Insurance Policy It seems the executives at IMAX are having quite the celebration, but not everyone is on board with the festivities. Richard Gelfond’s ex-wife is struggling to secure a $4.5 million life insurance policy on his behalf. Gelfond, who leads the impressive $1.57 billion cinema corporation, has reportedly […]
Man arrested for violent attack on 44-year-old autistic man allegedly assaulted at park drinking fountain
Brutal Attack on Autistic Man in Indiana Park Scott Lindsay, a 44-year-old man with autism from Hammond, Indiana, experienced a troubling incident last month. While riding his bike after finishing work at a local grocery store where he has been employed for 14 years, he stopped at a drinking fountain in Hessville Park. Suddenly, a […]
Ice in beer ignites discussion as Gen Z questions drinking customs
Gen Z’s Bold Move: Putting Ice in Beer Generation Z, those born from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s, are making waves in the drinking scene and sparking conversations surrounding traditional alcohol customs. One particularly hot topic? Their novel twist on “cold brew”—and no, it doesn’t involve coffee. Yes, you heard that right. Some Gen […]
Drinking a daily diet soda may speed up brain aging, research shows
Diet Soda and Cognitive Health: New Research Insights A recent study from Brazil has raised concerns about the impact of diet soda on cognitive health. It appears that consuming a lot of artificial sweeteners might lead to quicker declines in memory and thinking skills. Published in the Journal of Neurology, the research showed that participants […]
New York City considers reducing alcohol stores and sales to tackle high drinking rates
The city’s health authorities are considering a reduction in the number of liquor stores in New York City to tackle alcohol-related health issues. A report released recently by Mayor Eric Adams’ Department of Health revealed that high alcohol consumption is linked to several cancers, including those affecting the mouth, throat, larynx, esophagus, liver, colorectal region, […]
US Open fans who have been drinking are more unruly than those at other top tennis events, bothering players and attendees.
US Open Fans Draw Mixed Reactions US Open attendees are expressing frustration over the rowdy atmosphere, contrasting sharply with the decorum of other elite tennis tournaments. Many fans in the stands were seen creating a racket—taking selfies, chatting loudly, and even using speakerphones during tense moments in matches. Rob Stein, a 65-year-old retired entrepreneur from […]
Drinking, brawls, destruction — Unruly conduct at the U.S. Open exemplifies NYC at its best
A British friend made an observation at the US Open on Wednesday night that caught my attention. “Hmm, this feels very American,” they remarked. As world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz entered Arthur Ashe Stadium, the atmosphere felt reminiscent of a concert, complete with a fog machine. The crowd of 23,000 didn’t hold back their chatter […]
My sister-in-law is supporting her husband’s drinking problem, and I’m running out of choices.
Dear Abby Dear Abby: My step-sister is enabling her alcoholic husband. He has a health issue that makes it hard for him to walk. He often collapses and struggles to use the bathroom. With his heavy drinking—about a fifth of vodka every couple of days—he can’t even get the surgery he needs. My sister-in-law buys […]
Country singer Walker Hayes nearly returned to drinking following his daughter Oakleigh’s funeral in 2018.
Walker Hayes Discusses Struggles and Sobriety Country singer Walker Hayes has been candid about the tough times in his life, especially his battle with alcohol. During his recent talk on the “K-Love Morning Show,” the 45-year-old artist shared the tragedy of losing his daughter, Oakley, who was born on the same day in June 2018. […]
21 people, including 6 young children, fall ill with E. coli and food poisoning after drinking raw milk from a Florida farm.
Local health officials report that almost six individuals, including young children, have contracted E. coli or Campylobacter infections after consuming raw milk from a farm in Florida. A total of 21 people have fallen ill, with seven needing hospitalization; two of these cases were particularly severe due to complications. It’s unclear if any of those […]