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Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere

U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.
NBC News - 5h
How Will L.A. Rebuild? Tubbs Fire Recovery in Wine Country Offers Clues.

The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.
The New York Times - 6h
A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy—now he plans to donate half his net worth: 'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich'

Stack Overflow co-founder Jeff Atwood says he'll give away more than half his wealth — starting with $8 million in charitable donations — within the next five years.
CNBC - 1d
7 Best Dry Shampoos, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2025)

I spent months testing 25-plus dry shampoos on day-two hair and beyond—these are the most effective formulas you can buy.
Wired - 2d
The growing popularity of Dry January

Nearly a third of Americans plan to participate in Dry January this month. The annual non-drinking ritual kicked off around the same time as the surgeon general issued an advisory about alcohol's ...
CBS News - 22h
Erdoğan turns a page in Turkey

More orthodox economic measures go hand in hand with a Kurdish initiative and a recalibrated foreign policy
Financial Times - 1d
Top food trends for 2025 revealed by "Food & Wine"

"Food & Wine" reveals what's ahead for food in 2025, including trends shaping what we eat and drink.
CBS News - 2d
Penguins' Evgeni Malkin's Stanley Cup rings found elsewhere in home after burglary

Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin’s three Stanley Cup rings have been recovered after they went missing during a home invasion
ABC News - 2d
Fed up villagers turn potholes into attraction

Residents have set up Pothole Land after what they say is years of inaction on their rural road.
BBC News - 2d
American Express Settles Deceptive Sales Case with $230 Million Fine

American Express said it cooperated extensively with investigators.
Inc. - 2d
Not Drunk, Not Dry: What it Means to Be ‘Soberish’

Conscious of the health risks of alcohol, more people are experimenting with cutting back on drinking.
The New York Times - 3d
‘Dry hurricane’ fans devastating LA fires

Palisades blaze only 17% contained as threat to life and financial costs escalate
Financial Times - 4d
Live updates: Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth as Republican alleges hypocrisy

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, the first of President-elect Trump's Cabinet candidates to face confirmation. Democrats tried ...
The Hill - 4d
Family's abandoned train car turned Airbnb brings in up to $110,000 a year: 'Our dreams were surpassed'

Isaac French and his family converted a 1909 train car into an Airbnb that earned about $110,000 in 2024.
CNBC - Jan. 11
These Maps Show Just How Dry Southern California Is Right Now

In early January, soil moisture in much of Southern California was in the bottom 2 percent of historical records.
Wired - Jan. 11
Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’

As inauguration day approaches, consumers scooping up iPads, building supplies, shelf-stable foods and electric cars. Tablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European ...
The Guardian - Jan. 11
Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.
BBC News - Jan. 10
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn

Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.
CBS News - Jan. 10
It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month

Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.
CNBC - Jan. 10
‘We would turn up to find books on fire’: the teachers risking kidnap and death to keep Burkina Faso’s schools open

Conflict has forced a fifth of the country’s schools to close. One teacher, determined to keep working despite threats from marauding Islamist militias, shares their testimony. Teaching in Burkina ...
The Guardian - Jan. 10
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water

As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track

In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
CBS News - Jan. 9
Oil futures end higher, with Brent turning up for the week

Oil futures gained on Thursday, with global benchmark prices turning higher for the week and buoyed by optimism over the outlook for demand.
MarketWatch - Jan. 9
Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"

Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
CBS News - Jan. 9
Putin Gets a Snub in the Vast Wine Cellars of a Former Soviet Republic

The Russian president celebrated his 50th birthday at a winery in Moldova. After the invasion of Ukraine, it moved the bottles he was given away from public view.
The New York Times - Jan. 9
Water tanks went dry in Pacific Palisades, hampering efforts to fight fire

Demand for water to fight the Palisades Fire led all three of the area's water tanks and some fire hydrants to temporarily dry up in the last roughly 24 hours.
NBC News - Jan. 9
McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...
MarketWatch - Jan. 8
'American Nightmare' survivors turn the tables, investigating the man who kidnapped them

Matthew Muller, featured in the Netflix documentary 'American Nightmare,' was charged with another home invasion in the Bay Area, the second time in recent weeks that new crimes have been ...
Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8
Southern California Is Dangerously Dry for This Time of Year

Ordinarily, the region would have seen some rain by January.
The New York Times - Jan. 8
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.
Wired - Jan. 7
Where fire danger is heightened due to dry weather

Parts of Southern California will be threatened with increased fire danger again in the coming days.
ABC News - Jan. 6
Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up

Tesla faces fresh threats as Chinese automakers double down on domestic market in the face of hefty export tariffs in the U.S. and European Union.
CNBC - Jan. 6
Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’

Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key. Heard the one about Irish wine? Like its English counterpart, it is no longer a joke, ...
The Guardian - Jan. 5
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.

Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
CBS News - Jan. 4
Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes

As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.
CBS News - Jan. 3
Shops offered grottos and wine to combat 'drab' December

Small businesses are offering incentives to entice customers as consumer confidence remains low.
BBC News - Jan. 3
Super stand-in Scott Boland steps up again as Australia turn screw on India

India 185; Australia 9-1 on day one of fifth Test at SCG Boland millimetres from hat-trick as he takes 4-31 By now, anyone who watches Test cricket has an idea what kind of person Scott Boland ...
The Guardian - Jan. 3
French red wine in sharp decline as tastes change among young drinkers

Domestic consumption falls as consumers switch to beer, spirits and alcohol-free options
Financial Times - Jan. 3
New Israeli airstrikes in Gaza humanitarian zone and elsewhere kill at least 26

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 26 people across Gaza as they struck Hamas security officers and an Israeli-declared humanitarian zone
ABC News - Jan. 2

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