## Saudi Arabia to lift 73-year alcohol ban ahead of World Cup

Authored by turkiyetoday.com

A night view of Al Tahlia Street featuring the iconic Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, accessed on May 24, 2025.

Saudi Arabia will begin permitting the sale and limited consumption of alcohol in 2026 under a tightly regulated licensing system, as part of its preparations to host major international events, including Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in 2034, Saudi media reported.

An alcohol ban has been in place in Saudi Arabia since 1952, prohibiting both citizens and foreigners from consuming alcoholic beverages.

A view of Al-Tabakha Market, known for its long-standing restaurants in Medina, Saudi Arabia on June, 27 2024.

Permitted venues will be allowed to serve beer, wine, and cider; however, beverages with more than 20% alcohol content—such as spirits—will remain restricted.

Front view of the Mövenpick Hotel Al Madinah, a Swiss-owned international hotel chain in Medina, Saudi Arabia on June 26, 2024.

According to government officials, the objective is to manage the change in a way that supports economic goals while preserving the country’s identity. »

### Nebraska Republican mayor loses reelection after running anti-transgender ads

Authored by advocate.com

On Tuesday, Democrat John Ewing pulled off a surprise upset in Omaha’s mayoral race, defeating longtime Republican incumbent Jean Stothert 56–44 percent.

Ewing’s victory makes him the first Black mayor in the city’s history—and delivers a sharp rebuke to anti-transgender campaign tactics.

Stothert had blanketed airwaves and mailboxes with anti-trans ads, attempting to turn the race into a referendum on gender identity. »

### Police officer who arrested Georgia teen that was detained by ICE resigns from department

Authored by cbsnews.com

The resignation comes after Dalton police said the officer had mistakenly pulled over Ximena Arias Cristobal on May 5.

"You ever been to jail?," the officer can heard asking Arias Cristobal in the dashcam footage.

Police dashcam video shows a Dalton Police Department officer arresting 19-year-old Ximena Arias Cristobal on misdemeanor traffic charges on May 5, 2025, in Dalton, Georgia. »

### Warhammer 40,000 Maker Games Workshop Is Doing So Well It’s Giving $27 Million to Its Staff

Authored by ign.com

The boom time continues at Warhammer 40,000 maker Games Workshop, which has announced it’s handing out £20 million (approx.

Core profit is £210 million, up from £174.8 million, and licensing profit is £45 million, up from £27 million.

Games Workshop recently held its annual Warhammer Skulls showcase, and we’ve got all the announcements and trailers right here. »

### Report: Marathon Delay Likely as Sony Cancels All Paid Marketing Plans

Authored by thegamepost.com

Bungie’s Marathon is likely to be delayed as a new report claims Sony has now canceled all paid marketing plans.

Sony Reportedly Cancels All Paid Marketing For Marathon, Delay Incoming?.

Now, a new report claims that Sony has cancelled all paid marketing plans for Marathon. »

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