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Survey reveals when different generations celebrate happy hour

Survey reveals when different generations celebrate happy hour

New research has revealed that three in five Americans agree that happy hour has evolved beyond the old after-work bar routine. A survey of 2,000 Americans 21+ split evenly by generation looked at how they’re redefining, modernizing, and still enjoying the age-old tradition of “happy hour.

Affidavit: Driver rolled vehicle while drunk, spilling hard seltzer

A 33-year-old Bozeman resident with prior DUI convictions was arrested near Manhattan on suspicion of rolling his vehicle while drunk. The arrestee, Troy Douglas Esposito, was jailed following an investigation that began when a state trooper responded to a report of a wrong-way driver who crashed on

Drunk monkeys? Chimps consume significant levels of alcohol in wild

Drunk monkeys? Chimps consume significant levels of alcohol in wild

By Stephen Beech Chimps really are "drunken monkeys" - and actively seek out alcohol in their native habitat, suggests new research. Urine testing confirmed alcohol consumption among wild African chimpanzees with 17 out of 20 containing alcohol byproducts, likely from fermented fruit in their diet. A breathalyser is impractical

Research suggests influencers tempt young people to drink

Research suggests influencers tempt young people to drink

By Stephen Beech Online influencers tempt young people to drink alcohol, suggests a new study. Researchers found that young adults who viewed influencer posts with alcohol were 73% more likely to desire a drink than those who watched similar posts – from the same influencers – with no alcohol involved. Casual cues

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

Enforcing Prohibition with a massive new federal force of poorly trained agents didn’t go so well in the 1920s

As the actions of agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement come under intense scrutiny, it’s worth noting that a little more than 100 years ago, another expansion of federal policing – to enforce national Prohibition – also sparked nationwide concern. As a U.S. history scholar, I know both

Philipsburg driver arrives at sheriff’s office to pay fine while allegedly intoxicated

A man who was going to pay a fine for an open container violation in Philipsburg was arrested this week for DUI and another open container violation, the Granite County Sheriff's Office said. “If you decide to drink excessively or smoke marijuana, DO NOT DRIVE. Call for a

What do Americans say is key for a great night out?

What do Americans say is key for a great night out?

Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z