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Britney Spears avoids jail time by pleading guilty to reckless driving

Britney Spears pleaded guilty through her lawyer to a lesser charge that will allow her to avoid jail time after California prosecutors accused her of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Britney Spears pleads guilty to lesser charge in driving under influence case

The pop singer did not appear in person at California’s Ventura County Court.

Evening Standard

Pop star Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after DUI arrest

Chart-topping singer Britney Spears agreed to plead guilty after being arrested in March.

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‘Everybody wanted to be in the post-match drug test, because you could drink as much alcohol as you wanted until you needed a wee!’ Gordon Strachan on his Scotland World Cup adventures

The former Leeds United midfielder went to the 1982 and 1986 World Cups with the Tartan Army

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Britney Spears is set to be arraigned on a DUI charge. But she doesn't have to appear in court

Britney Spears is set to be arraigned in a Southern California courtroom Monday after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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Los Angeles man orders nonalcoholic beer. Then the server brings him a regular beer: ‘That was my first drink in 12 years’

A Los Angeles comedian shares an awkward moment from his old serving job at a comedy club, in which he accidentally gave a sober customer an alcoholic beer instead of the nonalcoholic one he ordered. The customer has a surprisingly chill reaction.

The Mary Sue

Welcome to Anxietyland: I used alcohol to hide my fear – but booze became a very bad friend

Gemma Correll has suffered from anxiety and depression disorders since childhood, and at 16 she discovered a magical elixir that promised to make her feel better. In this extract from her new book, she shows how that promise was broken

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We need a new way of thinking about drinking: Time to replace the 'standard drink' with advice people can actually use

Drinking guidelines built around abstract units and mental math aren't changing behavior. A "low and slow" framework could finally move the needle.

Fortune

Spider-Man star Tom Holland reveals what was 'getting in the way of his career'

Movie star Tom Holland has explained how sobriety has changed his life.

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Bootlegger boom: big excise fuels black market booze

The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.

AAP

New study finds Wegovy shots have three positive effects on drinkers

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Tom Holland opens up on sobriety after alcohol ‘got in the way of his professional life’

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Tom Holland says sobriety journey has paved the way for current career ‘blossom’

‘Spider-Man’ star quit drinking in 2022 and launched his non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, in 2024

The Independent UK

Alcohol-Free Fragrances Are Everywhere In 2026, From Body Mists to Solid Oils

Scent experts break down our current alcohol-free obsession.

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Britney Spears out of rehab and ' feeling very positive'

Britney Spears has been pictured out of rehab and she's said to be "healthy and happy" and "feeling very positive" as she faces an arraignment hearing on Monday (04.05.26) on a DUI charge stemming from her arrest on March 4.

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Weight loss jabs may help curb alcohol consumption, study finds

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Researchers uncover link between weight loss drugs and alcohol intake: ‘Its importance cannot be overstated’

Alcoholics given semaglutide reduced alcohol consumption, had fewer heavy drinking days and saw a reduction in alcohol cravings

The Independent UK

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears has been charged in California with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol

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From capri pants to padel rackets: 43 ways to celebrate bank holiday weekend

Secateurs, pizza ovens and sparkling rose in a tin … whatever your plans for the long weekend, here’s how to make the most of it

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Alcohol Can Intensify the Effects of Dozens of Medications, With Even Small Amounts Increasing Side Effects

A single drink might seem harmless, but alcohol acts like a wildcard when it meets medication in the body. It can speed up how drugs hit the bloodstream or slow down how the body clears them out. That shift can turn a standard dose into something far more intense than…

Euronews

These 11 cancers are rising in younger adults in England, but lifestyle does not fully explain why

Well-known risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use, diet, and physical activity have not been increasing among younger adults in recent decades, except for obesity. But researchers say that alone cannot fully explain the rise of cancer among young adults.

The Guardian - UK

Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say

Report calls for tough action to combat ‘escalating and unsustainable burden’ of liver-related problems in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Erling Haaland feels the heat in Norway for ‘tragic’ World Cup beer commercial

Erling Haaland’s collaboration with a leading American beer brand has caused a backlash in his native Norway, where alcohol advertising is banned

Medical Daily

High Blood Pressure Prevention: Healthy Habits to Lower Your Risk and Protect Heart Health

High blood pressure prevention tips with diet, exercise, stress control, and heart health habits to lower blood pressure naturally and reduce risk.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s use of methamphetamine has doubled in a decade, wastewater monitoring reveals

Consumption is at a record high along with that of cocaine, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission figures show

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