A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
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U.S. drinking rate hits new low, poll shows
Fewer Americans are drinking alcohol than ever before, a new Gallup poll shows. Only 54% of adults in the U.S. say they consume alcohol, which is the lowest percentage by a single point in the poll's 90-year history.
Fewer Americans drinking alcohol, poll shows
New polling from Gallup shows the number of Americans who drink alcohol is decreasing with only 54% of American adults now saying they partake. That's the lowest number recorded in the poll's history. Aryn Phillips, assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, joined CBS News to discuss.
How new U.S. tariffs on the EU and U.K. could affect the cost of booze
Steep American tariffs on the European Union and United Kingdom could mean higher prices for imported wines and spirits, merchants say.
Mezcal traditions preserved as demand grows
Demand for mezcal was low for years, but interest and sales have soared. The vast majority of the spirit is made in Oaxaca, Mexico, where family-owned distilleries dot the landscape.
The booming, bourbon-driven barrel business
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
CDC reports jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Bourbon barrels flavoring scotch, tequila and rum around the world
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
How Gen Z is changing bar culture
A New York Times report suggests that Gen Z -- those born between 1997 and 2012 -- do not like to open a bar tab when they drink with friends. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett traveled to a bar near the University of Maryland and sat down with Michael McMillan, a professor of business there, to learn why.
Hangover museum opens in Croatia
For anyone who's ever had "one of those nights," your boozy behavior has inspired a new museum in Croatia dedicated exclusively to hangovers. Roxana Saberi reports.
Fourth fraternity-related death in 1 month
All social events for fraternities and sororities were suspended at Washington State University after the death Tuesday of a student possibly tied to alcohol. It’s the second fraternity-related death in the past week and the fourth college campus death in the past month that's led to fraternity suspensions or crack-downs on frat parties. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how alcohol affects memory
Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers some answers to the question that hangs over the current Supreme Court confirmation battle of Brett Kavanaugh - and some wrong assumptions - regarding binge drinking and the effect of alcohol on one's memory of events.
Ending retirement with cupcakes
Once Ray Boutwell worked in a bakery. But retirement wasn't sitting well with him, so at age 93 he started again from scratch, opening up his own business for the first time: Ray's Boozy Cupcakes, in Voorhees Township, New Jersey. (Yes, some cupcakes are actually infused with alcohol.) And now his big gamble is paying off, as Steve Hartman discovered.
Hustler
Meet Utley Puckett, legendary pool hustler of Fort Worth, Texas. What a card shark does with a deck of cards, Puckett does with a pool cue. Correspondent Harry Reasoner goes to Texas, gets hustled, and doesn't mind one bit.
Alcohol-related cancer deaths doubled from 1990 to 2021, study finds
Alcohol is a known risk factor for cancer, and new research is showing just how much it has impacted death rates in the past three decades.
21 dead, 10 hospitalized after drinking tainted liquor in India
Hundreds of people die every year in India from drinking cheap alcohol made in backstreet distilleries.
The booming, bourbon-driven barrel business
When it comes to wine and whiskey – especially bourbon – the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey.
How much could Trump's tariffs hike the price of your wine and whisky?
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
Bourbon demand fueling barrel business: "The magic comes from the barrel"
Wooden barrels are crucial for bourbon, where they serve as not just a container, but also as a key flavoring agent.
Tennessee whiskey distillers worry about tariffs
The U.S. tariff war with Canada and the European Union has opened a new front in the fight -- a battle over bourbon. Nicole Valdes reports that distillers in Tennessee are worried increased taxes on their international shipments could dry up their liquor sales.
Winemaker concerned for consumers on tariffs
In response to the steel and aluminum tariffs, the European Union said last week that it would place levies on $28 billion worth of American goods, including beef, poultry, bourbon, jeans and peanut butter, starting April 1. President Trump said that if the EU enacts those tariffs, he will respond by imposing a 200% retaliatory tariff on all European wine and Champagne. Andrew Rockwell, production winemaker at Sparkling Pointe, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Tariff trouble could trickle to bars
Tariff trouble around the world could hit your local bar. On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened to place a 200% tariff on some alcoholic products from the European Union after they issued a 50% tariff on all American whiskey. THe U.S. has already issued 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Now, the makers and buyers of some beloved drinks are now drowning in questions.
New tariffs on U.S. wine industry impact
President Trump's trade battle with Canada is taking hold on U.S. alcohol suppliers. Last week, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on several U.S. products, including wine. That was in response to new tariffs from the U.S., some of which were later paused until April 2. Benjamin Aneff, president of the U.S. Wine Trade Alliance and a managing partner at Tribeca Wine Merchants, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
Kentucky CEO on tariffs' business impact
President Trump's 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum have taken effect. Victor Yarbrough, CEO of Brough Brothers Distillery, the first African American-owned distillery in Kentucky, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the impact.
Letting teens drink at home may lead to heavier alcohol use later, study finds
Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," shares advice for parents.
Food crisis group declares first-ever famine in Gaza
The IPC, a global body that monitors hunger crises, says 22 months of war in Gaza have left half a million people facing "starvation, destitution and death." Israel calls it "lies."
Newsom signs California redistricting plan
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could leave jail today. Here's what happens next.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be released from pre-trial detention and head back to his home state of Maryland as early as Friday — but it's unclear if ICE will seek to deport him again.
Judge halts "Alligator Alcatraz" construction over environmental concerns
A federal judge ordered an indefinite halt to further construction or expansion at "Alligator Alcatraz," in a a setback for the Trump administration and Florida officials.
Eyewitness says American subcontractors at Gaza aid sites fired at Palestinians
An eyewitness told CBS News that American subcontractors at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites shot at Palestinians, a claim GHF denies.
Lyle Menendez set to have parole board hearing after brother was denied
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
Missouri appears likely to redraw congressional map during Trump's redistricting push
Texas and California have already begun congressional redistricting efforts for political advantage.
Trainee doctor accused of recording video of colleagues in restrooms
A trainee surgeon stands accused in Australia of secretly recording videos of hundreds of female colleagues in hospital restrooms.
Cracker Barrel loses almost $100 million in value after new logo release
Cracker Barrel stock plunged as much as 15% after the restaurant chain released a new logo that removes its long-time image of a man leaning against a barrel.