alcohol

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Agriculture

Amid a national downturn in wine consumption, NC growers face issues of their own

5:00am June 12, 2025

Spotted lanternflies arrived in Kernersville three years ago, and the area is now infested with them. Officials say it’s the only large population in the state.

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Higher prices are likely for these 10 grocery items when tariffs hit

12:24pm April 04, 2025

A trip to the grocery or liquor store is about to become even more expensive, economists say. From seafood to olive oil, these items will likely cost more under President Trump's tariffs.

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New Analysis Of Previous Research Reports Shows Moderate Alcohol Consumption Has No Health Benefits

To booze or not to booze, that is the question (this new survey just asked)

3:32pm March 10, 2025

According to the survey, 57% of drinkers believe their alcohol consumption does not increase their personal risk of serious health problems.

Arts

She ran the New York City Marathon drunk. And she'd do it again

2:35pm November 15, 2024

Justine Huang took as much food and drinks from spectators at the New York City Marathon as she could — and has no regrets.

Economy

How Red Lobster got cooked and other indicators

5:50pm May 24, 2024

Indicators of the Week is back! On today's episode, we discuss Red Lobster's bankruptcy, the rancid vibes of the U.S. economy, and a surprising shift in vices among Americans.

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A pint of beer is poured at Pressure Drop Brewery, in north London, in 2022.

World News

Beer in Britain's pubs just got cheaper, thanks to changes in the alcohol tax

5:02am August 11, 2023

by Fatima Al-Kassab

The U.K. has lowered taxes on draft beers in pubs, in what it's calling its biggest shakeup to alcohol tax in a century. But taxes on other alcoholic beverages are rising, so not everyone is cheering.

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Dispatches From Within: To know that other people saw me like that

3:24pm December 05, 2021

by Chloe Patterson, Shaelyn Sebastian and Bailey Wickline

WFDD's Radio 101 has chosen to use initials in the following story due to the sensitive subject matter and to protect the students' privacy.

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At least 4% of the world's newly diagnosed cases of esophageal, mouth, larynx, colon, rectum, liver and breast cancers in 2020, or 741,300 people, can be attributed to drinking alcohol, according to a new study.

Alcohol Use Linked To Over 740,000 Cancer Cases Last Year, New Study Says

5:36pm July 16, 2021

by Susan Brink

Most people don't realize alcohol consumption can cause cancer. A report in Lancet Oncology shows how big a risk factor it is for esophageal, mouth, larynx, colon, rectum, liver and breast cancers.

Online delivery service Drizly said its alcohol sales were up 68% on Election Day, compared with the average of the previous four Tuesdays.

Politics & Government

Alcohol Delivery Company Drizly Sees Sales Jump Amid Election Wait

3:56pm November 06, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

Americans found comfort in wine, liquor and beer while awaiting the election results, according to an online delivery company. Its Election Day sales were up about 68% compared with recent Tuesdays.

American adults over 30 say they're drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds

4:50pm October 05, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.