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☆ Hard Seltzers and Canned Cocktails Are Getting Boozier
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Emily Stewart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Hard seltzers, spiked seltzers, and their ilk have been marketed as lighter than traditional alcoholic beverages. In the 2010s, the hard seltzers started to pop up, with names like White Claw and Truly, both of which launched in 2016. Advertisement"During the pandemic, hard seltzers really blew up, and I think hard seltzers are one of those ones that were perceived as a little bit of a better-for-you option," said Kaleigh Theriault, an associate director of beverage-alcohol thought leadership at NIQ, a market research firm. The market got saturated, and people started to realize there could be a lot more to canned alcohol than beer and hard seltzers. "So companies are having to innovate more and more, and that has led to some higher-ABV canned cocktails."

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☆ Oppenheimer's top stock ideas heading into October
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

This comes after all three major averages recovered from the Aug. 5 global sell-off to close out last month higher. DKNG YTD mountain DKNG, year-to-date Biotechnology stock Viking Therapeutics also made the list. The stock has already surged more than 239% this year as its experimental obesity treatment advances through clinical trials. Telecommunications stock AT & T was another best idea, with its target of $23 implying more than 6% upside. Other names that made the list include Cigna , whose target implies more than 14% upside, and chip giant Broadcom .

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☆ Nonalcoholic drinks: Some experts are calling for age restrictions on sales
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( Brenda Goodman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The market for nonalcoholic drinks has been growing as more people — notably younger adults — look to cut their alcohol use. Bowdring says there’s emerging evidence that nonalcoholic beverages may prime kids to switch to the real thing. Surveys of elementary, middle and high school students in Japan, where the legal drinking age is 20, found that 20% to 30% said they were drinking nonalcoholic beverages. So minors in those states can buy nonalcoholic drinks but not those with low levels of alcohol. For minors, there’s no benefit in consuming nonalcoholic drinks, and there is some evidence of potential harm, she said — which is why she thinks states need to step in to curb sales.

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☆ My family of 4 spent $330 at Shula's Steak House. Our meal was so great that I hope this small chain expands across the US.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family of four had dinner at Shula's Steak House, a chain with a location at Disney World. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementOn a recent trip to Disney World, my family and I decided we'd try a new restaurant — Shula's Steak House. The steak house, which is owned by Shula's Restaurant Group, is named after former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula. The chain aims to carry on Shula's legacy, so each location has a loose football theme.

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☆ Arsenal names Athletic Brewing as official nonalcoholic beer partner
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Athletic Brewing Company is the official nonalcoholic beer partner of Arsenal F.C. Athletic Brewing Company has scored a partnership with Arsenal, becoming the English soccer team's first official nonalcoholic beer partner. Arsenal will feature Athletic Brewing's Run Wild IPA at Emirates Stadium for both men's and women's matches, and Athletic Brewing will launch a marketing campaign and a series of promotions in return, according to a press release. Run Wild IPA is less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, or ABV. The deal represents an opportunity for America's largest nonalcoholic brewery to expand in the U.K.

Persons: soccer team's Organizations: Athletic Brewing Company, Arsenal F.C, Arsenal, soccer, Emirates, Athletic Brewing

☆ Spirit Airlines is trying to go upmarket with snacks, Wi-Fi and checked bags included
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Free Wi-Fi? Free checked bag? Free snacks? "Go Savvy" fares come with either a checked bag or a carry-on. Then there's just "Go," essentially Spirit's original product, with just a seat and fees for checked bags, cabin luggage, seat selection, Wi-Fi and snacks.

Persons: Ted Christie Organizations: JetBlue, Airbus, CNBC Locations: Florida, U.S

☆ Why water is the best drink during a heat wave
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

We know that keeping hydrated is important to staying healthy in the summer heat, but is water still the best drink during a heat wave? CNN: When it’s really hot outside, is water still the best fluid, or should people turn to sports drinks? Energy drinks are different from sports drinks, which are meant to help you restore water and electrolytes. I urge parents to be careful to distinguish between sports drinks and energy drinks. Sports drinks probably aren’t needed, and, again, it’s advisable for children to avoid energy drinks.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, What’s, Frederic J . Brown Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, Getty, Sports Locations: AFP

☆ Starbucks debuts fruity energy drink less than two months after Panera discontinues highly caffeinated Charged Lemonade
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Elizabeth Chuck | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The fruity energy drink debuts less than two months after bakery-cafe chain Panera Bread announced it was discontinuing its controversial Charged Lemonade, a beverage that lawsuits blamed for two deaths and referred to as a "dangerous energy drink." The Iced Energy comes in three flavors, including its most caffeinated flavor, Tropical Citrus, which has 205 milligrams of caffeine, according to Starbucks' website. Panera started phasing out the Charged Lemonade on May 7, and it has denied any wrongdoing, saying it removed the beverage as part of a broader menu transformation. Except for its Frozen Tropical Citrus Iced Energy with Strawberry Puree, Iced Energy is sugar-free, containing artificial sweeteners. Charged Lemonade and Iced Energy are part of a growing category called "functional beverages" that chains big and small are eager to jump into, according to experts.

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☆ The Promise of Weight-Loss Drugs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Dani Blum | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In the past two years, Ozempic has become a synonym for weight loss. Ozempic was weight loss; weight loss was Ozempic. Scientists believe the drugs are about to revolutionize several fields of medicine, such as cardiology and endocrinology. If these trials prove successful, the drugs may extend many lives by years, save billions in medical costs and divide public health into before-and-after epochs. These drugs, called GLP-1s (glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists), mystify even the scientists who study them.

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☆ Why replacing alcohol with weed is a growing trend in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-30 | by ( Sandee Lamotte | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

The use of weed to replace alcohol is a growing trend in the United States. “We know that moderate alcohol consumption has health risks, and risk increases as alcohol consumption increases,” Boyd said in an email. “Cannabis smoke contains toxins, carcinogens, and particulate matter that have been linked to cancer, lung damage, and cardiovascular disease,” Cohen said in an email. Research on edibles, such as baked goods, candies and beverages, and other methods of using cannabis is in its infancy. “In and of itself, it’s not good that more people are using cannabis,” Grinspoon said.

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☆ 6 drinks that are in this summer and 4 that are out, according to bartenders and mixologists
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Casey Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Business Insider asked bartenders about which drinks are in and out for this summer. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementInflation has made alcohol increasingly more expensive — whether you're out at a bar or mixing cocktails at home. To avoid wasting money on a bad drink trend, Business Insider spoke with bartenders and mixologists to find out what's in and out for the summer.

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☆ Less booze, more healthcare: How the spending habits of today's millennials compare to boomers 30 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Madison Hoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In the intervening 33 years, how young adults spent their money changed dramatically. Millennials are spending a lot more on healthcare and rented housingHealth insurance spending stands out between the average young adult in 1989 versus in 2022. Based on average data, young adults were spending roughly 60% more on apartments and other rented housing. Before adjusting 1989 data for inflation, young adults in 2022 spent 304% more on fresh fruits than young adults in 1989. Based on our analysis, the average young adult in 2022 was spending more on nonalcoholic beverages and less on alcoholic beverages than the average young adult in 1989.

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☆ Ozempic and Wegovy Have Health Benefits Beyond Weight Loss - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( David Wallace-Wells | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Last year was called the year of Ozempic, though it was also a year of Ozempic backlash and Ozempic shortages, which could persist for years. Even so, we appear very far from a peak for GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, which are powered by a molecule called semaglutide, and Mounjaro, which uses its cousin tirzepatide. It seems possible to imagine a future in which almost everyone is taking some variety of GLP-1 drug, and with a pretty good reason to do so. Patients on Ozempic and Wegovy can lose 15 to 20 percent or more of their weight in a little over a year, and if they stay on the drugs, the weight tends to stay off. Semaglutide has been shown to eliminate or reduce the need for insulin among those with recent-onset Type 1 diabetes.

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☆ Denver and its craft breweries embrace nonalcoholic beer, spirits
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Laya Neelakandan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Denver Beer Co. Courtesy: Denver Beer Co. Alcohol-free beverage options have skyrocketed over the past few years, and that trend has especially picked up in the form of nonalcoholic beer in Denver, an epicenter for craft breweries. Courtesy: Ceria Brewing CompanyDenver's beer sceneFood trend expert Kara Nielsen said that because Denver is such a beer-centric city, the rise of nonalcoholic beer and spirits fits with the city's narrative. But then, he said, nonalcoholic and alcohol-free beer became trendy, attracting more mainstream customers.

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☆ Why older adults drinking more poses problems, according to experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

The percentage of older adults who drink each month is increasing — particularly for women, Koob said. And older adults who do drink do so more frequently than people younger than 65 years old, he added. The impacts of alcohol on things such as driving performance, reaction time, memory and balance are bigger in older adults than younger drinkers, he added. Combining alcohol and medication is also risky, and almost 90% of older adults are taking at least one medication regularly, Collier said. “One study found that older adults are more likely to experience depressed breathing than young adults following a combination of alcohol and opioids,” Koob said.

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☆ FDA approves Madrigal Pharmaceuticals drug as first treatment for common NASH liver disease
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Annika Kim Constantino | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first-ever treatment for a common and potentially deadly form of liver disease that affects millions worldwide. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are testing their respective blockbuster weight loss injections as treatments for the same kind of liver disease, called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH. Madrigal's drug, which will be marketed as Rezdiffra, is specifically approved to treat patients with NASH who also have moderate-to-advanced liver scarring. NASH is a serious form of liver disease characterized by excess fat buildup and inflammation in the liver and can lead to liver scarring, also known as fibrosis, along with liver failure and liver cancer. Roughly 6 million to 8 million people in the U.S. have NASH with moderate-to-advanced liver scarring, according to an estimate cited by the FDA.

Persons: Madrigal, Eli Lilly, NASH, Nikolay Nikolov, Rezdiffra Organizations: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Drug Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, FDA, Immunology Locations: U.S

☆ How Athletic Brewing Co. became the king of nonalcoholic beer
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Devan Burris | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailHow Athletic Brewing Co. became the king of nonalcoholic beerAthletic Brewing Co. is a midsize craft brewing company based out of Milford, Connecticut. Like most craft brewing operations, Athletic Brewing pumps out IPAs, dark beers, lite beers, hazy, special edition and maybe even fruity offerings during the summer. Similar to other breweries, you'll find huge industrial barrels of hops and wheat, and maybe a couple of brewing awards displayed. But the one thing you won't find at Athletic Brewing is alcohol.

Organizations: Brewing Co, Athletic Brewing Locations: Milford , Connecticut

☆ How Athletic Brewing Co. dominates the booming nonalcoholic beer market
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Devan Burris | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Founded in 2017, Athletic Brewing Co. opened the doors to its nonalcoholic craft brewing facility within a year. Unlike other brewing companies, Athletic Brewing didn't cut its teeth making alcoholic beer before pivoting into nonalcoholic options. Instead, Athletic Brewing was founded on the idea that nonalcoholic beer didn't need to be a niche category with limited offerings. Fast forward to 2024, and Athletic Brewing is now dominating the nonalcoholic beer market. According to NielsenIQ data, Athletic Brewing represents 19% of the domestic nonalcoholic beer market, making it the top nonalcoholic beer brand in the country.

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☆ 5 tips for navigating childhood obesity
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Andrea Kane | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Editor’s note: Season 9 of the podcast “Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta” explores the intersection between body weight and health. With children, doctors define obesity a bit differently than they do with adults. Severe obesity is having a BMI equal to or greater than the 120th percentile. “Most people who are heavy by the age of 5 or 6 will tend to continue to have problems with body weight throughout adolescence and into adulthood,” Yanovski said. “We know that those individuals will therefore accrue the greatest risks from their higher body (fat) because they’re going to continue to have high body weight throughout the years,” he said.

Persons: Sanjay Gupta ”, Dr, Jack Yanovski, Sanjay Gupta, ” Yanovski, ”, pediatricians, “ Organizations: CNN, National Institute of Child Health, Human Locations: Alabama

☆ Dry January is over, but are ‘sober drinks’ a healthy way to keep it going?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-01 | by ( Amanda Musa | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Dry January “was the perfect eye-opener.”Now sober, Montejano has adopted several tactics to keep herself on track: talking to a therapist, journaling and drinking nonalcoholic beverages like mocktails. By comparison, a 12-ounce glass of beer contains about 5% alcohol, according to the CDC. “The nonalcoholic beverages have a lot of the cues that are associated with real alcoholic beverages,” she said. “Are you reaching those goals with nonalcoholic beverages?” she said. Ultimately, going sober can have social ramifications, so it’s important to surround yourself with people who can support you.

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Find the Chase Sapphire Lounge post-security in JFK's Terminal 4, open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Read our Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card review and other best credit cards for airport lounge access. Access the Chase Sapphire Lounge JFKLocation and hoursThe Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club with Etihad Airways is located in Terminal 4, post-security on the mezzanine level above Gate A2. Chase also operates Sapphire Lounges in Hong Kong, Boston and New York's LaGuardia, as well as a scaled-down Chase Sapphire Terrace in Austin. Our Chase Sapphire Lounge guide reviews these locations, lists future planned locations, and tells you how to get into each lounge for free.

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☆ ‘Sleepy girl mocktail’: Can it actually help you fall sleep?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Enter the sleepy girl mocktail. There are many things to consider before you add in — or rule out — a sleepy girl mocktail, he said. Setting a routinePart of what may make the sleepy girl mocktail helpful isn’t what’s in it as much as the routine of making and drinking it. Mocktails not cocktailsThe sleepy girl mocktail could help by kicking out the evening cocktail (or other alcoholic drink), said Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, an associate professor of nutritional medicine at Columbia University. Maybe the sleepy girl mocktail works for you or maybe it doesn’t, but either way it’s crucial to establish your own version of a good night.

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☆ U.K. Inflation Edges Higher, Halting 10-Month Decline
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Eshe Nelson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Why It Matters: Rishi Sunak met his inflation pledge. About a year ago, with inflation above 10 percent, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made several pledges to the British public on the economy, migration and the health service. Wednesday’s data confirms that he met one of those — to cut Britain’s inflation rate in half. But even as households may be relieved that prices aren’t rising as quickly, the cumulative impact of high inflation is still being felt. Inflation could drop to 2 percent as soon as the spring, around April or May, according to economists at Goldman Sachs, ING, Oxford Economics and elsewhere.

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☆ U.K. Inflation Edges Higher, Halting 10-Month Slide
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( Eshe Nelson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Persons: Rishi Sunak, Sunak’s, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Bank of England, ING, Oxford Locations: It’s, Britain

☆ When my husband and I decided to become parents, I went sober. I feel like a better mom without alcohol.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-01 | by ( Jen Glantz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementSo a month before I ended up getting pregnant, I decided to stop drinking alcohol and become sober. I was exhausted and didn't want to add alcohol to the mixRight after my daughter was born, my husband and I went back to work. AdvertisementI decided not to introduce alcohol into my postpartum life because, above anything else, I didn't want to endanger my child. I don't miss drinking alcohol at all, and I plan on staying sober forever. My life is better without drinking, and I feel like I'm able to be a better mom for my baby.

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