It’s Dry January. Pour One Out for the Bar Owners.
Between the “tripledemic,” the economy, holiday fatigue and the temporarily sober, businesses are suffering.
Canada’s New Guidelines for Alcohol Say ‘No Amount’ Is Healthy
The guidance builds on growing evidence, after decades of sometimes conflicting research, that even small amounts of alcohol can have serious health consequences.
Entrepreneurs Flee China’s Heavy Hand: ‘You Don’t Have to Stay There’
Weary of crackdowns and lockdowns, businesspeople are moving out of China and taking their wealth with them. Many have found a new home in Singapore.
How Do California’s Storms Weigh In Compared With History’s Big Ones?
Rain and snowfall this season are above average, but the state has seen some wild weather in past years.
Canadian billionaire settles defamation suit against Twitter
The social media giant had fought to have the lawsuit thrown out over jurisdiction, accusing Mr Giustra of filing the claim in his home of British Columbia as opposed to…
Heathrow beefs up security after US cannabis smuggling
At least 11 US nationals have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling the drug since 10 January.
Bitzlato crypto founder charged with $700m financial crimes
“As alleged, Bitzlato sold itself to criminals as a no-questions-asked cryptocurrency exchange, and reaped hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of deposits as a result. The defendant is now paying…
Graceland will pass to Elvis’s three granddaughters
The mansion will stay in the family after the death of Elvis’s only chid, Lisa Marie Presley.
US pro wrestling star Jay Briscoe dies aged 38
Several news outlets including Sports Illustrated report that he was killed in a car crash in Delaware.
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs as spending slows
Chief executive Satya Nadella says cuts will cost $1.2bn (£972m) as tech firms scale back staff numbers.