The debate around THC drinks vs alcohol health risks has sharpened considerably as cannabis-infused beverages move from niche curiosity to mainstream alternative. A study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found that people who consumed cannabis-infused beverages cut their alcohol intake nearly in half, adding hard data to what had largely been anecdotal reports of drinkers switching sides.The research, described by the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions as the first of its kind to focus specifically on cannabis beverages and their potential as an alcohol harm-reduction tool, surveyed 438 anonymous adults who reported using…
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Luke Baxter spent twelve years in broadcast and digital news before going freelance. He started as a runner at a news channel, worked his way to producer, and spent four years as a digital editor at a mid-sized news outlet covering politics, defence, and international affairs. He writes about UK politics, foreign policy, and the current affairs stories that develop over months and break over hours. He prefers primary sources to commentary and considers the distinction increasingly rare. Luke lives in South London. He watches PMQs out of professional obligation and considers it a declining format.
The debate over THC drinks versus alcohol has moved well beyond lifestyle columns and into peer-reviewed research, with scientists beginning to map the comparative health risks of each. Alcohol, classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the World Health Organisation, carries a long and heavily documented harm profile. Cannabis beverages, by contrast, are newer to the mainstream and carry a much shorter (and still incomplete) evidence trail.The shift in public conversation around alcohol has been gradual but meaningful. Where moderate drinking was once broadly accepted, and occasionally positioned as beneficial, research has since linked regular consumption to cancer, liver disease…
The Carl’s Jr. franchisee bankruptcy filing that has placed 59 California restaurants in limbo belongs to Harshad Dharod, who plans to close 10 of those locations and market the remaining 49 for sale. A brokerage firm has already begun approaching potential operators for the multi-unit portfolio, though whether those sites continue trading under the Carl’s Jr. name will hinge on franchise approvals and the outcome of the Chapter 11 process.Sun Gir Filing and the Factors Behind ItAccording to Restaurant Dive, Dharod filed for bankruptcy through his subsidiary Sun Gir, with the affected restaurants concentrated primarily in Southern California. In court…
The best rotisserie chicken recipes share one clear advantage: the hardest part of dinner is already done for you. Pre-seasoned, fully cooked, and ready to pull apart the moment you get through the door, a supermarket rotisserie bird removes the most time-consuming step from a weeknight meal. According to Food Dive, U.S. consumers bought 625 million of the spit-roasted birds at supermarkets last year, a figure that reflects just how central the format has become to the evening meal routine.The appeal is straightforward. Shred the meat, add a sauce or a few fresh components, and dinner is on the table…
This blackberry paloma recipe arrives as a fruit-forward twist on one of Mexico’s most refreshing tequila cocktails, and the five-minute build time means there is very little standing between you and a glass. At 213 calories per serving, it keeps things relatively light while delivering a salty rim, sharp citrus and a deep pink colour from muddled fresh blackberries. What a Blackberry Paloma Recipe Actually Is A paloma, originating in Mexico, is a tequila-based cocktail built on fresh lime juice and grapefruit soda. The classic preparation is straightforward: lime juice and tequila over ice, topped with fizzy grapefruit soda. This…
A no-bake birthday cheesecake loaded with rainbow sprinkles and Funfetti frosting is the kind of dessert that makes the whole idea of turning on the oven in summer entirely unnecessary. Total preparation time runs to just 15 minutes of active work, with the cheesecake requiring at least four hours in the refrigerator (or overnight) to set properly.The recipe, developed by Delish with food styling by Makinze Gore and photography by Linda Pugliese, builds on the straightforward appeal of no-bake cheesecakes: no water bath, no risk of cracking across the top, and no anxious check through the oven door to see…
The FIFA World Cup 2026 deals are arriving from across the restaurant and delivery industry as the tournament prepares to kick off on 11 June and run through to 19 July. According to FIFA, a record 48 teams will take part in this edition, making it the largest men’s World Cup in history. The opening match has been awarded to Mexico City Stadium, while the Final is set for MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19 July at 3:00 pm ET, according to Jetpac Global. That expanded scale gives fans more than five weeks of matches, and the chains…
Shake Shack’s Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake is back on the menu from 9 June, returning to locations across the United States for a limited run after becoming one of the brand’s most talked-about limited-time releases. The drink, which mimics the textures and layers of the viral Dubai chocolate bar, will be available nationwide. What Goes Into the Shake Shack Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Shake The build is precise by design. Pistachio frozen custard forms the base, topped with toasted kataifi and chopped pistachios, all contained inside a cup lined with a dark chocolate shell that cracks when you break the surface.…
A Caesar dressing blind taste test across 41 bottles from 29 brands has produced a clear set of winners, with Kraft, Cardini’s, and Litehouse taking the top spots in the classic categories. Delish editors ran the tasting across several distinct categories, including shelf-stable, refrigerated, light, seed-oil-free, and plant-based, and the variation between bottles was, by their own account, startling.The Caesar salad has a well-documented origin: just over 100 years ago, chef Caesar Cardini prepared a makeshift meal for an unexpected crowd at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico, and his improvised dressing went on to become one of the most replicated…
The David Protein ice cream launch lasted less than half an hour. Four high-protein pint flavours went live on the brand’s website and sold out in 28 minutes, according to David, drawing an immediate wave of demand and frustration across Instagram and Reddit from shoppers who missed the window.The range covers Vanilla Bean, Triple Chocolate, Triple Peanut Butter, and Cookie Dough. Each pint delivers 30 grams of protein, sits between 210 and 260 calories depending on the flavour, and contains no more than 2 grams of sugar. Individual pints are priced at $15, with multi-pack bundles available for $90 on…