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Alcohol consumption plummeting

Scoop 

This chart is from Stats NZ data. Despite what some alarmists would claim, the level of alcohol being consumed in NZ is plummeting, not increasing. There are problems with a minority who abuse alcohol and cause harm, but that doesn’t mean that there is an overall problem. Will media cover this massive drop?

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Ride-hailing price war forces drivers to go rogue

Cyprus Mail 

In eight years of working as a taxi driver in Kenya’s capital, Judith Chepkwony has never seen business this bad. A bruising price war between ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies (UBER.N), Estonia’s Bolt and local start-ups Little and Faras has driven fares down to a level that many drivers say is unsustainable, forcing them to set […]

A look at the emerging and dangerous drug 'pink cocaine'

NBC News 

"Pink cocaine" is the newest club drug that has been linked to recent high-profile cases, including that of Sean "Diddy" Combs and a separate deadly crash in Miami. NBC News' Valerie Castro reports on the warning from authorities.

Colorado rep shares treatment for depression to 'de-stigmatize mental illness'

TheHill.com 

Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) on Monday opened up about her experience with depression, revealing she is seeking treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and wants to "de-stigmatize" mental illness. Caraveo, in a statement Monday, said she, "like many Americans, struggle with depression," and the symptoms became "more severe" in recent months. "As a...

OpenAI supports California AI bill requiring 'watermarking' of synthetic content

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

OpenAI is backing California's AB 3211, a bill requiring tech companies to label AI-generated content. This move comes amid rising concerns over misinformation, especially in election years. The bill passed the state Assembly and is now pending a state Senate vote. OpenAI opposed another bill demanding safety testing for AI models.

Janmashtami festivities drive business across India, sales exceed Rs 25,000 crore: CAIT

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Janmashtami celebrations across India resulted in a business surge of over Rs 25,000 crore, according to CAIT. The festival, marked by significant sales of flowers, sweets, and decorative items, was celebrated with great enthusiasm, particularly in North and West India, underscoring its economic significance.