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How much is a beer and hot dog at Wrigley Field and The Rate? I did the math ('26 edition)
CHICAGO — Cubs fans will invade Rate Field this weekend, and in a bit of a surprise, they'll find a much better White Sox team, led by Munetaka Murakami. The Sox are sniffing.500, which, in the American League, makes them a playoff…
Beer demand stumbles as gas prices surge, data show
U.S. beer volumes fell 6.3% year over year through the week ending May 2, reversing earlier improvements in Nielsen-tracked beer, malt beverage and cider trends. Higher gasoline prices could be pressuring convenience spending, with California…
Chaos erupts in pub beer garden as mum batters woman in front of kids
A mum battered another woman in front of her kids in a pub beer garden as her boyfriend stopped other customers from breaking up the violence, shouting 'let it happen', a court heard. Christina Emanuel launched the brutal attack 'with no warning'…
Mum battered women in pub beer garden as boyfriend told punters 'let it happen'
A mum-of-five who battered another woman in front of her kids in a pub beer garden has been spared jail. Christina Emanuel launched the brutal attack 'with no warning' as her victim was putting shoes on her children's feet, leaving her concussed…
Deputies: Man found in crawl space after stealing gun, beer
Deputies: Man arrested in crawl space after stealing gun, beer AT 643, IN TIME FOR NEWS TO GO, WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP NEWS STORIES. YOUR TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START IN GREENWOOD, WHERE LAW ENFORCEMENT ARE…
Whitley Bay Wetherspoons lodges plan to expand beer garden
A Whitley Bay Wetherspoons has lodged plans to expand its beer garden through the demolition of a neighbouring building. Proposals have been sent to North Tyneside Council to raise 242 Whitley Road, next to the Fire Station pub, to allow for the…
Corona Global Named Most Valuable Beer Brand in Kantar BrandZ Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
Corona global has been recognized as the most valuable beer brand in the world for the third consecutive year in Kantar's BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands report, released today. Eight out of the top ten most valuable global beer brands…
I've spent three years chasing Anchor Brewing's comeback. It hasn't been easy
Earlier this week, Chronicle readers finally got a long-awaited update on what's brewing over at Anchor — and I finally took a significant step forward on what's been an almost three-year reporting journey. In July 2023, my editors called me…
How to do the viral AI 'girl in the crowd at the baseball game' trend: 2 easy steps on ChatGPT for free
Is it just us, or is everyone else's timeline full of the 'girl in the crowd at the football game' AI trend right now? Just us? Well, prepare for it to be everywhere very soon. Cast your mind back to this time last year, and you might remember…
70% of Americans oppose data center construction, survey finds
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Thursday's business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on data center opposition and beer sales drying up as gas prices rise. A new Gallup survey shows that 7 in 10 Americans oppose data…
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Messi leads Michelob ULTRA's blockbuster-style FIFA World Cup campaign
There are football adverts, and then there are football adverts that resemble a casting call for an alternate universe where the FIFA World Cup doubles up as an Avengers film. Enter Michelob ULTRA, the light beer brand from Anheuser-Busch that has…
Warsh's confirmation, Trump-Xi meeting, Cisco earnings and more in Morning Squawk
This is CNBC's Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. There's more news out of the budget airline industry: Allegiant's acquisition of Sun Country closed yesterday. Here's what the…
Kenya's war on traditional alcohol: a colonial hangover about what it means to be 'civilised'
At the dawn of Kenya's colonial era in 1902, consumption of home-made alcohol was deeply embedded in society. For instance, among the Mijikenda of coastal Kenya, palm wine was integral (p.290) to traditional ceremonies, such as marriage and…
Heineken shares its marketing strategy for the summer of soccer as World Cup hype ramps up
Heineken USA is pouring more marketing dollars into soccer this year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The brewing company, which has trademarked itself as “the official beer of soccer,” is not an official World Cup sponsor. However…
I Spent 24 Hours With the Fitbit Air, and One Thing Already Stands Out
I'm wearing the Fitbit Air for the first time, and so far I like how it feels. The $99 fitness tracker has a screenless design, putting it in direct competition with the Whoop band. The review unit I received includes the lightweight fabric…
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