A tale of two beers: Spending at bars is on the rise, while retail alcohol sales are falling
In the battle of bars vs. liquor stores, the bars appear to be winning
Democratic lawmakers push back on Paramount’s potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
Democratic lawmakers and California’s attorney general expressed deep skepticism about Paramount Skydance’s potential takeover of Warner Bros.
Federal panel behind cancer screening recommendations hasn’t met in nearly a year
The federal task force that shapes recommendations for cancer screenings, heart disease prevention and other preventive services has not convened in almost a year — and it’s unclear whether the panel will convene again.
U.K. leader Starmer, damaged by Epstein scandal, suffers defeat to left-wing Greens
The Green Party delivered a stunning blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer with a victory in a special election which also saw them beat Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
U.S. allows some embassy staff to leave Israel, citing safety risks amid Iran threats
The U.S. said Friday it would permit non-emergency government personnel and family members to leave Israel over safety risks, amid growing concerns about the risk of a military conflict with Iran
911 calls capture kids burning with fever, struggling to breathe at ICE detention center
EMS crews were called to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas at least 11 times since September for children in medical distress, records show.
Trump’s takeover of the GOP upends Texas Senate race
Sen. John Cornyn is in the fight of his political career in Texas, as Trump's Republican Party decides whether the longtime senator is MAGA enough.
Burger King’s new AI agent will listen to orders and ‘coach’ workers on being ‘hospitable’
Burger King's new AI chatbot will live inside employees’ headsets in an effort to measure "friendliness" at the fast-food restaurants.
Unions privately urge Chuck Schumer, Democratic leaders to stay out of Maine Senate primary
Union leaders in recent days have urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N
Bobby J. Brown, actor who played officer in ‘The Wire,’ dies at 62
Actor Bobby J. Brown, who played a Baltimore city police officer of the same name in the hit HBO series “The Wire," has died, his representative confirmed Thursday