3m ago25m ago1 min read
Heavy drinking surges among one age group of Americans — as other generations cut back
AmericasAmericas
A new study finds heavy drinking among U.S. adults ages 50 to 64 surged by over 36% from 2018 to 2024, even as younger generations cut back.
- A new study finds heavy drinking among U.S. adults ages 50 to 64 surged by over 36% from 2018 to 2024, even as younger generations cut back.
Key Takeaways
- Heavy drinking surges among one age group of Americans — as other generations cut back
Media Spectrum
Total: 1 source•Published: 25m ago•Last Updated: 3m ago
0%0%100%
LeftCenterRight
Left-leaning
Coverage Gap
Unreported by left-leaning outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.
Center
Coverage Gap
Unreported by center outlets. Coverage is currently concentrated on other perspectives.
Right-leaning
100% of coverage
Bias & Framing Analysis
Top Framing Differences
- Left: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Center: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
- Right: A new study finds heavy drinking among U.S. adults ages 50 to 64 surged by over 36% from 2018 to 2024, even as younger generations cut back.
Overall Tone
Right-leaning
Coverage Blindspots
Left
Coverage blindspot: Reporting on this development is currently concentrated in other segments of the media landscape.
Right
Right-leaning desks have 1 source on "Heavy drinking surges among one age group of Americans — as other generations cut back"; additional angles may appear as coverage expands.
Sponsored Partner
Trending Offers & Partner Stories
Discover hand-curated deals, trending web stories, and partner highlights.
Sick of the media echo chambers?
Get every side of the week's biggest story in your inbox.
Left vs. Right blindspotsZero spin, just facts5-min read every Friday
Credibility & Editorial Standards
Story FramingRight
Evaluated across 1 reporting source (0% Left · 0% Center · 100% Right)
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Outlet ConsensusRight
Historical editorial baseline for Post (ZM)
AmericasRight
Politics & GovernanceRight
Credibility ScoreHigh Credibility
89/ 100
Multi-factor accuracy index for Post (ZM) and related desks based on verifiable sourcing and editorial standards.
Factuality: High 100%
Ownership: Post (ZM) (Corporate)
Timeline of this story
- 21m agoNY Post: A new study finds heavy drinking among U.S. adults ages 50 to 64 surged by over 36% from 2018 to 2024, even as younger generations cut back.
Historical Context
Posts on X
Public conversation related to this story
Sponsored Partner
Trending Offers & Partner Stories
Discover hand-curated deals, trending web stories, and partner highlights.
Related
Snedeker’s Bold Ryder Cup Claim Could Backfire On Americans
Multiple outlets • 11m ago
U.S. captain Brandt Snedeker's confidence after the Presidents Cup may mask deep issues for the upcoming Ryder Cup in Ireland.
L 0%C 0%R 100%
1 sources • 1
Gulf media delays reporting on flydubai hijacking, consider Israeli sources unreliable - analysis
Multiple outlets • 1m ago
Ministers and opposition politicians also praised the Israeli passengers aboard the flybubai aircraft, saying that they saved many lives and potentially prevented a disaster on the scale of 9/11.
L 0%C 100%R 0%
2 sources • 2
NHIA, Senate push health taxes to fund healthcare, fight diseases
Multiple outlets • 1m ago
The National Health Insurance Authority and the Senate are pushing for stronger health tax reforms to fund healthcare and fight non-communicable diseases.
L 50%C 50%R 0%
2 sources • 2
2027: If Tinubu wins, we are retired from politics, Amaechi tells ADC leaders
Multiple outlets • 5m ago
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resign from his position if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the 2027 presidential election in the FCT and Rivers
L 20%C 40%R 40%
20 sources • 20
A proportional representation voting system could spell disaster for Labour
Multiple outlets • 7m ago
A proportional representation voting system could spell disaster for Labour
L 100%C 0%R 0%
2 sources • 2
Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCs
Multiple outlets • 12m ago
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution has urged Nigerians to prioritise peace and unity for national development as the country marks its 66th an
L 0%C 50%R 50%
4 sources • 4
Channel 12 interviews hoaxer posing as passenger aboard flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
Multiple outlets • 1m ago
The hoaxer continued describing the alleged dramatic moments on the flight, saying passengers feared something had happened to the pilot and that the aircraft could crash.
L 0%C 100%R 0%
1 sources • 1
Ex-BBNaija housemate Cross laments street safety after theft
Multiple outlets • 1m ago
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Cross, has lamented the lack of safety in Lagos after a street beggar allegedly ripped a part from his car in Lekki.
L 0%C 100%R 0%
1 sources • 1
WATCH: Rescue flight arrives in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt
Multiple outlets • 1m ago
The Mossad and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) approved the flydubai rescue flight's crew earlier on Wednesday.
L 0%C 100%R 0%
1 sources • 1
This blog could help you poop better
Multiple outlets • 5m ago
This is Optimizer , a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they're going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here . "I will explode your butthole with this poopmaxxer pesto," a calm Gen Z voice announced from my phone's speakers. "And don't worry, it doesn't taste like poop, unless that's what you're into … I don't know if Italians will approve of this, but it's for my … a-butt-a-hole-a!" What f
L 0%C 100%R 0%
1 sources • 1
Reader Discussion
Loading comments…
Explore More Stories
Snedeker’s Bold Ryder Cup Claim Could Backfire On Americans
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets11m ago
Gulf media delays reporting on flydubai hijacking, consider Israeli sources unreliable - analysis
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets1m ago
NHIA, Senate push health taxes to fund healthcare, fight diseases
L 50%C 50%R 0%
Multiple outlets1m ago
2027: If Tinubu wins, we are retired from politics, Amaechi tells ADC leaders
L 20%C 40%R 40%
Multiple outlets5m ago
A proportional representation voting system could spell disaster for Labour
L 100%C 0%R 0%
Multiple outlets7m ago
Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCs
L 0%C 50%R 50%
Multiple outlets12m ago
Channel 12 interviews hoaxer posing as passenger aboard flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets1m ago
Ex-BBNaija housemate Cross laments street safety after theft
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets1m ago
WATCH: Rescue flight arrives in Israel with all passengers from earlier flydubai hijacking attempt
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets1m ago
This blog could help you poop better
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets5m ago
What the data really shows about ‘settler violence’ in the West Bank - opinion
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets5m ago
Organizations need decision-grade knowledge. AI makes it urgent.
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets5m ago
Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Denzel Boston vs. DK Metcalf
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets8m ago
What Phillies, Astros, Red Sox, Cubs must do to save season in Wild Card Series Game 2
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets8m ago
Bells toll as Cebu marks first year since deadly quake
L 0%C 100%R 0%
Multiple outlets8m ago
Andrew Luck considers Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard a mentor
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets9m ago
4 Red Sox most to blame for blowout loss to Yankees
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets10m ago
Arizona State places men's hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets11m ago
Alex Golesh 'couldn't care less' about former Auburn football staffer's arrest
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets11m ago
The chairman of scandal-hit Man City has worked with Trump and Macron as part of the UAE elite
L 0%C 0%R 100%
Multiple outlets11m ago