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Wine Fraudster Gets 6 Years in Prison for $97 Million Loan Scam
The founder of a London wine-distribution business was sentenced in the US to six years in prison for orchestrating a scam that cost investors almost $100 million and was based on bottles of rare vintages that didn't exist. Stephen Burton, a UK…
Pregnant woman avoids jail after slashing man's face open with wine glass
A man's face was slashed open from eye to mouth after being attacked by a drunk woman with a wine glass during a pub altercation. The victim had been out drinking with friends in the Central Inn in Newquay and the night passed without any trouble…
I loved to wind down with a couple of glasses of wine every night...
I am not sure I could have blushed a deeper red. At a friend's dinner party, I was slightly alarmed to see my own doctor among the guests, and then utterly mortified when she leaned over to whisper at me as the host filled my wine glass.
How I stumbled into a major trend slamming beer sales nationwide - and giving Gen Z a buzz
It's not just Bud Light's past misadventures in wokeness that are to blame for its persistent sales slump: The beer giant is falling victim to a growing trend that's also slamming competitors – and I recently got a taste of it myself. Liquor…
Venue apologises for AI flyers that have 'no place' in creative industry
Chloe Young is sick to death of seeing images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) in their online feeds. 'You scroll and scroll and scroll, and it all looks the same,' said the 28-year-old creative who runs an online sewing and garment-making…
Europe Looks Back at a Summer of Record Heat as El Niño Looms in 2027
This summer's heat has galvanized Europe. As France bakes under its fifth heat wave of the season and Spain registers record temperatures in September, governments are starting to plan for next year. Today's newsletter considers what the summer of…
Two Blokes Brewing opens Cannon Street taproom - Charleston City Paper
Craft beer found a new home on the downtown peninsula when Two Blokes Brewing opened a taproom on Aug. 11. Located at 114 Cannon St. in the ever-expanding Cannonborough-Elliottborough neighborhood, the taproom offers a place to grab a brew and a…
Reform donations row exposes key weakness that could be Farage's undoing
Over oysters and wine, Nigel Farage exposed his greatest weakness. The Reform leader was caught on camera seemingly celebrating a potential breach in electoral law to an undercover reporter, as part of a year-long investigation aired by Channel 4.
A controversial new bar is set to open on the site of the Hatton Garden jewellery heist
News Diamond dealers called the plans ‘ghoulish' Written by India Lawrence Staff Writer, UK We know people love a good heist. There's a reason why so many popular films are based on robberies: the silver screen has brought us bangers like…
Customers throw going-away party for beloved Kristy's Malibu owner
Dozens of customers and some celebrities joined a going-away party at Kristy's Malibu to thank the beloved owner as she closes the restaurant after 15 years. Longtime customer Tara Kohlberg threw the going-away party to give people a chance to say…
26 Cool Gifts for Book Nerds
This strange and stressed literary possum can be ordered on a variety of cotton tees and sweatshirts to suit any bookish oddball. If your bibliophile recipient is at all a bit of a nonconformist (aka: weird), the unusually punk-rock Pagewings Read…
Ranking the bleakest NBA futures: It doesn't look pretty for the Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers being stripped of five future first-round picks as punishment for the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal puts their future in a dark spot. Los Angeles is attempting to rebuild while being devoid of draft capital.
The Brand Impact Awards 2026 shortlist is now live
The Brand Impact Awards celebrates international excellence in brand design, honouring the most outstanding work created by top-tier global talent. Following an intensive selection process led by an elite panel of industry leaders, the official…
Tokyo four-day itinerary: Where to stay and what to see during a short stay in the Japan capital
My friends and I have four days in Tokyo in late October. We're interested in food, arts and crafts. Can you suggest a good location to stay and an itinerary? Asakusa is a great fit for you. It's atmospheric, relatively easy to navigate and you've…
Looking for some authentic Spanish flavour? Follow the seal at these fantastic spots.
Perhaps you're craving a pan of paella, sizzling at the edges with piles of seafood on the top. Maybe you're craving something more meaty – plates of jamón, croquetas and other tapas shared between friends. Or the pop of a Spanish…
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