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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 - 9h -
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 - 1d -
How gen Z helped drink Guinness dry – and its stout rivals cashed in
Ireland’s best-selling brew has found new favour among women, the young, and celebrity drinkers. Now a shortage of supply in UK pubs has opened the door to competitors. At the Lamb, a pub on ...The Guardian - 1d -
More Americans surviving cancer, but more younger Americans and women diagnosed: Research
The cancer mortality rate is continuing to decrease in America, but women — especially younger women — are seeing an uptick in diagnoses, according to data released by the American Cancer Society ...The Hill - 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 -
California fires weather forecast: LA remains under extreme dry and windy weather
On Wednesday morning and afternoon, winds will be the strongest west and north of Los Angeles, mostly in the mountains and higher canyons.ABC News - 4d -
‘Dry hurricane’ fans devastating LA fires
Palisades blaze only 17% contained as threat to life and financial costs escalateFinancial Times - 5d -
Former child actor killed in L.A. fires as water ran dry, mother says
Shelley Sykes told Australian media of a desperate battle to save her 32-year-old son Rory Sykes, who had cerebral palsy.CBS News - 6d -
A New Age of American Interference in Europe
Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared.The New York Times - 6d -
Debunking American exceptionalism
How the US’s colossal economy and stock market conceal its flawsFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
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 -
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier
Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic islandFinancial Times - 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 -
‘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 -
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 -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Democrats have become the party of war. Americans are tired of it
In defending the militarist status quo, Democrats ceded the anti-war lane to Republicans. As they enter the political wilderness, it’s time to reckon with what they got so wrong. The most ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Fire hydrants ran dry due extreme demand in Pacific Palisades, officials say
Three large water tanks in the Pacific Palisades area ran out by early Wednesday morning, officials said, reducing water pressure for fire hydrants at higher elevations.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada
Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial 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 -
U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan
The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
19 million under red flag warning in Southern California as dry conditions sustain blazes
Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning as a dangerous windstorm fanned blazes in the Los Angeles area, including the Palisades Fire, which has triggered ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey
Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
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 -
American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico
The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
From dry Jan to filing your tax return: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans
The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025
Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
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 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
The coming American labour market shock
Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamicsFinancial Times - Jan. 2