DPH warns public not to drink bottled water from Mass. company due to PFAS contamination

The Department of Public Health is warning the public not to drink bottled water from a Massachusetts company due to PFAS contamination. In a public health advisory issued Wednesday, officials advised consumers not to purchase or consume bottled water or fill containers from self-serve water vending machines operated or distributed by Simpson Spring Company in … Read more

‘Stardew Valley’s massive update lets players drink mayo, ‘crit’ babies, and put hats on dogs

Cosy gamers rejoice! Stardew Valley’s highly anticipated 1.6 update finally arrived on PC this Tuesday, adding a laundry list of new content for fans of the beloved farming simulator. These include pets in hats, big chests, and the opportunity to crit a baby. Developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone had been teasing Stardew Valley’s new update for … Read more

Mother arrested after concocting drink for her son to give to school bully that sent him to hospital

A Texas mother has been arrested after a drink she made for her son’s bully sent him to the hospital, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Jennifer Lynn Rossi, 45, reportedly mixed lemon juice, vinegar, salt and Gatorade together in a sports bottle on Tuesday and told her son to give it to a … Read more

Man accused of throwing hot coffee at Pasco Dunkin’ employee’s face after receiving drink for free: police

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The New Port Richey Police Department is searching for the suspect accused of throwing a hot coffee in a Dunkin’ employee’s face Sunday morning. Police said the man stopped at Dunkin’ Donuts on 5524 U.S. Highway 19 in New Port Richey around 8:45 a.m. when he became “irate” after he … Read more

Functional beverage startup Odyssey grabs $6M to accelerate energy drink growth

Odyssey, a mushroom-based functional energy beverage maker, raised another $6 million in an equity investment to give it $14 million in total funding since launching its first drink two years ago. Odyssey’s products tap into the health benefits of Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps mushrooms to produce a drink that combines an energy boost with 2,750 … Read more

Valentine’s Day Gifts: The Best Food and Drink Subscriptions to Give Your Boo

Updated Jan. 19, 2024 2:53 a.m. PT Written by  David Watsky Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement David Watsky Senior Editor / Home and Kitchen David lives in Brooklyn where … Read more

St. Croix tap water remains unsafe to drink as US Virgin Islands offer short-term solutions

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — With no date in sight for when it will be safe to drink tap water again on the island of St. Croix, officials in the U.S. Virgin Islands announced Wednesday night that they would distribute water filters and provide free lead and copper testing as they work on long-term solutions. … Read more

All Food and Drink Made by Robots at CES 2024, Ranked from Worst to First

If you came to CES 2024 hungry, there was no shortage of robots whipping up tasty eats and drinks live on the showroom floor. Brands were touting automated food and drink robots with a little something for everyone.  There are robots to play with your dog or assist with home health care, but the presence of AI-powered … Read more

A boozy banana drink in Uganda is under threat as authorities move to restrict home brewers

MBARARA, Uganda (AP) — At least once a week, Girino Ndyanabo’s family converges around a pit in which bananas have been left to ripen. The bananas are peeled and thrown into a wooden vat carved like a boat, and the patriarch steps in with bare feet. The sweet juice he presses out is filtered and … Read more

‘I had my drink spiked and was raped – the crime needs its own law to protect victims like me’

I knew I was cutting it fine – trying to squeeze in a last afternoon with old friends ahead of a final night with my family, before leaving for home. “A couple of hours,” I said to my parents, who were planning a takeaway pizza send-off for me. The crowd at the pub was much … Read more