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Humphrey’s world: how the Samuel Smith beer baron built Britain’s strangest pub chain
Since the 1970s, Humphrey Smith has acquired scores of pubs and historic properties around the UK. But time after time, he has left the buildings empty. Why has he allowed his empire to moulder?. ...The Guardian - 5h -
How RFK Jr’s Longtime Friend Mark Hyman Built a Wellness Empire
Dr. Mark Hyman, a “functional medicine” proponent and longtime friend of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is finding powerful allies in his bid to treat disease with blood tests and supplements.The New York Times - 10h -
Panic at the Pub as U.K. Suffers Guinness Shortage
The Irish stout has soared in popularity in recent years, thanks in part to a social-media phenomenon, but the surge in demand has led to shortages.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
The first round: why men who are looking for love are keen to get the beers in
When men outnumber women in a group of pub drinkers, evolutionary pressure apparently compels them to hit the bar and flash the cash. Name: The first round.. Age: As old as pubs . Continue ...The Guardian - 20h -
Bud Light no longer the best-selling draft beer at bars, data suggests
The overtaking of Bud Light as America's most popular draft beer has been "years in the making," according to the founder of Draftline Technologies, a company that provides software for beverage ...The Hill - 1d -
How the Guardian ranked the 100 best male footballers in the world 2024
Bebeto, Leonardo Bonucci and Siem De Jong were all part of the 197-strong voting panel to determine our ranking on the best talent in the world. The year is drawing to a close and as always we have ...The Guardian - 2d -
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The Smithsonian Looks at How the Slave Trade Shaped the World
“In Slavery’s Wake,” at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, looks beyond the United States to tell a global story.The New York Times - 5d -
Jeff Corwin on how "Extraordinary World" celebrates everyday heroes making a difference
Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how his new show, "Extraordinary World," focuses on everyday acts of kindness and compassion that are transforming ...CBS News - 5d -
The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy
His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at onceFinancial Times - 5d -
Deebo Samuel's key drop part of a bad night for the 49ers offense
Deebo Samuel called for the ball more often this week on social mediaABC News - 6d -
Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness
Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.The New York Times - 6d -
When is World Cup qualifying draw and how does it work?
European teams will discover their 2026 World Cup qualifying opponents on Friday - how does it work?BBC News - 6d -
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A UK housebuilding recovery will not be built in a day
Too many caveats surround the government’s goal of building 300,000 new homes a yearFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
How Ime Udoka built the Houston Rockets' new identity
Udoka is already ahead of schedule after unlocking the Rockets' stingy defense with a mix of talent.ESPN - Dec. 11 -
Regan Smith wins first short course swimming world title, leads U.S. one-two in backstroke
Regan Smith won her first short course world title in the 100m backstroke.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Six countries, two hemispheres - how will 2030 World Cup work?
Spain, Portugal and Morocco will co-host the 2030 men’s World Cup - BBC Sport takes a look at how the tournament will work.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Britain leads the world in cracking down on climate activism, study finds
Research shows UK police arrest environmental and climate protesters at three times the average global rate. British police arrest environmental protesters at nearly three times the global average ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Heineken Made A Game Controller To Bring You (Non-Alcoholic) Beer
Last year, beer company Heineken introduced the Gaming Fridge, a PC with a fridge installed, but now it wants to put the power to get a Heineken 0.0--its non-alcoholic beer--into players' hands ...GameSpot - Dec. 10 -
How to make root beer ham this holiday season
New York Times Cooking is celebrating the season with a simple recipe for root beer ham. Preparation work takes less than 20 minutes and the rest is done in the oven.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
UEFA World Cup qualifying: Format, pots, dates, how the draw works
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign for the UEFA confederation.ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Storm Darragh showed me how unprepared my family – and Britain – are for disaster | Gaby Hinsliff
After just 12 hours without power, we were cold, isolated and facing the fact that everyday life is far more precarious than it seems. It was the cold that woke me up. Some time in the early hours ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
How Syria broke the world and is now Iran’s Achilles heel
Helping Damascus stretched Tehran’s capabilities, while Russia exploited perceived western weaknessFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Pub's big storm loss as thousands without power
The storm's impact is still being felt, with many properties without power, and some flood warnings.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
World 'surprised' by how quickly Assad's Syria collapsed, Austin says
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Monday that the international community was "surprised to see that the opposition forces moved as quickly as they did" in Syria.ABC News - Dec. 9 -
WATCH: Dolphin balances beer bottle on its beak
This dolphin did its part to call attention to the issue of ocean pollution, as it was spotted off the coast of Australia balancing a beer bottle on its beak, much to the delight of onlookers.ABC News - Dec. 8 -
How the Assad family built an empire of fear in Syria
Hafez and his son Bashar killed countless people over five decades and oversaw the country’s descent into kleptocracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Britain has never looked more exposed, adrift in the Atlantic in a world pulsing with perils
Sir Keir Starmer is confronted with several stark strategic dilemmas and they won’t be resolved by wishful thinking. ‘I don’t know what effect these men will have upon the enemy, but, by God, they ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
'I booked The Killers as a favour to play in a room above a pub'
A crowd of 200 packed into the tiny Bivouac club, in Lincoln, to watch Brandon Flowers and co.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
Room at the inn: a dozen of the best British pubs for a winter weekend
A new breed of pubs is combining good food and roaring fires with bedrooms you’d actually want to stay inFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
British pubs are changing — but is it enough?
Group valuations have fallen over the past decade but there are signs that larger companies can still eke out growthFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
'Look, look, look!' - fan with beer snake halts play mid-delivery
Watch the moment a fan with a beer snake distracts batter Marnus Labuschagne forcing bowler Mohammed Siraj to pull out of the delivery during the first day of Australia's second Test with India in ...BBC News - Dec. 6 -
How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?
Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
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’.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
How the world’s biggest offshore wind company was blown off course
Denmark’s Ørsted was once seen as a model for how oil and gas giants could go green. Its recent troubles suggest that things may not be so easyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
LA Galaxy are built to overcome the loss of Puig and win MLS Cup
Not many teams can overcome the loss of their star player, but the LA Galaxy have the depth to compensate for Riqui Puig's torn ACL and win MLS Cup.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world
Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Pakistan's Reliance on Chinese-Built Power Plants Is Strangling Its Economy
Pakistan turned to Beijing to solve a crippling energy shortage. Now, the country is crushed by debt and sky-high energy prices—and its economy is spiraling.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
How a Fast-Growing Wellness Franchise Navigated a Supply Chain Snag
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness is charting rapid growth—and founder Amy Neary isn’t letting any obstacles slow it down.Inc. - Dec. 2
