Alcohol

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September 15, 2026

Digital ID for alcohol sales starts in England and Wales but physical ID remains valid

Pubs, bars, and shops in England and Wales can now accept approved digital identity apps as proof of age when you buy alcohol. Your physical driving licence and passport still work —

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Health·News·UK

Young Adults Swap Alcohol for Prescription Drugs, Dividing Experts

A growing number of young adults in the UK are reported to be taking prescription drugs instead of alcohol in social settings, a trend that has divided medical and public health experts over its implications and risks. The shift toward

August 18, 2026

Carnival Cruise Ordered to Pay $300K After Serving Nurse 14 Tequila Shots and Ignoring the Signs

Travel

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Wildlife Break‑In at Ashland ABC Store: How a Drunk Raccoon Ended Up Passed Out in the Bathroom

News·USA·Wildlife

Ashland ABC Store Raccoon Incident – Wildlife Breach Report 🦝 Wildlife Incident Report When a Masked Bandit Ransacked a Liquor Store Inside the November

A person holding a box of Ozempic (semaglutide) 0.25 mg, which is a medication for subcutaneous use in a pre-filled pen. The packaging states that it is used once weekly and includes one pen and four disposable needles (4 doses). Photo Source: Flickr- Chemist4U (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Health

Semaglutide Reduces Alcohol and Smoking Cravings, Study Finds

With better health facilities, the longevity of human life is extended in modern times. But there is a problem of obesity or fatness due to the intake of more carbohydrates. Also, there

Tejal Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

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News·Travel

U.S. Embassy Warns Spring Breakers: 115 American Deaths in Mexico in Early 2022

Recent warnings from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico urge Americans to exercise increased caution during spring break travel, especially in popular destinations like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum. “Crime,

Tejal Somvanshi

February 27, 2025

Two bottles of a beverage labeled "Salted Grapefruit" by StrangeLove. Photo Source: NSW food Government.

Australia·News

StrangeLove Recalls Salted Grapefruit Mixers Due to Explosion Risk

A nationwide recall has been issued for Strangelove’s Salted Grapefruit mixer due to unintended fermentation that could cause bottles to explode, posing injury risks to consumers. The recall affects both 180ml and

Karmactive Staff

February 25, 2025

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Health

Study: Ozempic Reduces Alcohol Consumption by 40%

The popular diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic might help people drink less alcohol. New research shows that people taking the drug not only lost weight but also found themselves naturally wanting

Tejal Somvanshi

February 15, 2025

Health

Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol Consumption Linked to 7 Cancer Types, 100k Cases Annually

A new health warning from one of America’s best doctors has revealed that even moderate drinking can increase your risk of acquiring cancer. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is pushing for cancer

Tejal Somvanshi

January 12, 2025