Illicit alcohol, Amazon and another lockdown in the U.K.

Demand for illegal alcohol claiming hundreds of lives across Latin America

Since the beginning for the pandemic, governments in Latin America have introduced dry laws and restrictions on alcohol sales to discourage people from gathering in large groups. This regulation has allowed for a sharp rise in illicit alcohol trades, resulting in deaths throughout the region. Read the full article for details on six Latin American countries where the illicit alcohol trade has thrived during the pandemic.

U.K. pubs and brewers may have to dump millions of pints of beer

On Thursday, the United Kingdom will enter another national lockdown in an attempt to curb rising COVID-19 cases. Pubs, which have previously been allowed to operate on a limited basis, will be forced to shut down across the board. As a result, millions of pints of beer may have to be dumped.

Amazon reportedly planning new service for rural deliveries

Amazon might be looking to handle its own deliveries in rural areas. As of now, the e-commerce giant relies on the U.S. Postal Service. Under a new plan called "wagon wheel," Amazon would rely on rural shipping hubs which would provide support for smaller shipping facilities.

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Demand for illegal alcohol claiming hundreds of lives across Latin America

U.K. pubs and brewers may have to dump millions of pints of beer

Amazon reportedly planning new service for rural deliveries

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