Topic
alcohol-policy
11 stories related to this topic, newest first.
thehindubusinessline.comscience12 days ago
Government Study on Alcohol Mortality Findings Not Included in Dietary Guidelines Update
A study commissioned under the prior administration found health risks from even one drink daily. The current administration omitted its findings from updated guidelines after industry and congressional objections.
AB
msnbc.compolitics12 days ago
States Extend Last Call Hours for Alcohol Sales During World Cup
U.S. states and one Canadian province have extended last-call hours for alcohol sales at bars and restaurants during the FIFA World Cup that begins Thursday and continues until July 19. Host states and some neighboring states are making the changes to increase revenue and give fa…
Abc Newssports20 days ago
Six States Temporarily Extend Bar Hours for World Cup Matches
Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington approved extended alcohol sales hours during the World Cup. Similar measures are under review in New York and Massachusetts.
foxnews.comscience40 days ago
Trump Administration Eases Alcohol Consumption Guidelines Amid Elevated but Declining Death Rates
A STAT investigation finds alcohol kills nearly 500 Americans daily with deaths still elevated years after a 16 percent pandemic surge. President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., both personally affected by alcohol addiction, have not pursued major new policies t…
news.sky.comscience40 days ago
STAT Launches Series Examining Alcohol-Related Deaths, Treatment Gaps and Policy Responses
STAT published an investigative series on May 12, 2026, detailing how alcohol kills more Americans than opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamines or heroin. Reporters Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher examined inconsistent screening, fragmented treatment and underused medications. The seri…
Statscience40 days ago
Alcohol Causes Nearly 500 U.S. Deaths Daily With Limited Policy Response
Alcohol is linked to nearly 500 deaths per day in the United States, exceeding the annual toll of all infectious diseases combined. A STAT investigation found alcohol-related deaths and injuries have risen since 2020, with emergency department visits nearly doubling between 2003…
winnipegfreepress.comscience43 days ago
Bahamas Enacts Election Day Alcohol Ban on All Islands, Including Cruise Line Private Resorts
The Bahamas will suspend all alcohol sales from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday as the country holds its general election. The restriction, issued by the Parliamentary Commissioner under election laws, applies to every island including private resorts operated by cruise companies. Multi…
limerickpost.iescience45 days ago
Study Tests Whether Explicit Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels Change Drinking Behavior
A new study concludes that updated warning labels specifying increased risks of diseases such as cancer would encourage people to drink less alcohol more effectively than current labels. NPR reported the findings on May 7, 2026. The segment examining the research aired that day a…
Washington Examinerpolitics45 days ago
Kash Patel Files $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over Alcoholism Claims
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit days after The Atlantic's April 17 report cited more than two dozen anonymous sources to claim he drank heavily in Washington and Las Vegas, causing rescheduled meetings and frequent unavailability. The Atlantic published a follo…
rte.ieworld45 days ago
Ryanair Boss Calls for Two-Drink Limit at Airport Bars Citing Daily Flight Diversions
Michael O'Leary renewed his push to restrict early-morning alcohol sales at airports, citing daily flight diversions and risks at altitude. Sir Tim Martin rejected the idea as unworkable and an overreaction, while Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden called it draconian.
nymag.compolitics46 days ago
FBI Director Kash Patel Distributes Personalized Bourbon Bottles
FBI Director Kash Patel has given out engraved bottles of Woodford Reserve bourbon inscribed with his name, title and FBI shield to both bureau staff and civilians. The bottles, some signed with "#9" referencing his place among FBI directors, have been transported on Department o…