## Jim Beam shutting down bourbon production at Kentucky distillery for a year as Trump’s trade wars hit sales

Authored by independent.co.uk

Jim Beam, one of the largest makers of American whiskey globally, is shutting down bourbon production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for a year.

Jim Beam, owned by Suntory Global Spirits, is one of Kentucky’s biggest bourbon producers.

The Bluegrass state’s $9 billion whiskey bourbon industry has been struggling to manage its abundant supply of liquor against the drop in demand.

open image in gallery Jim Beam, one of the largest makers of American whiskey globally, is shutting down bourbon production at one of its Kentucky distilleries for a year ( Getty Images ).

“We are always assessing production levels to best meet consumer demand and recently met with our team to discuss our volumes for 2026,” the statement said.

There were nearly 1,500 employees at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Kentucky last year, according to the newspaper.

open image in gallery President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada has contributed to a significant decline in U.S. liquor sales ( Getty ). »

### Russia’s Birth Rate Plunges to 200-Year Low—Putin Says Early Marriage Is the Answer — UNITED24 Media

Authored by united24media.com

Putin pointed to families in Russia’s North Caucasus, saying marriages there often take place at a young age and should serve as an example.

Putin says child marriage is a “very good tradition” pic.twitter.com/DMfRJcEvnx — UNITED24 Media (@United24media) December 20, 2025.

Under current national development plans, the government aims to raise the fertility rate to 1.6 by 2030 and 1.8 by 2036. »

### Sister of Epstein victim reported him in 1996, but FBI failed to investigate, files reveal

Authored by theguardian.com

That document is an FBI report from Maria Farmer, a painter who worked for Epstein around 1996.

It is clear, however, that Epstein continued to abuse girls for years after Maria Farmer brought him to law enforcement’s attention.

The next time Annie Farmer met Epstein was when they went to the movies with him and her sister Maria. »

### Charlie Kirk Fans Are Snapping Selfies in Replica Death Tent

Authored by yahoo.com

Attendees of the conference have the opportunity to take photos inside the tent, surrounded by portraits of Kirk, including one of him inside the very same tent.

“This is a recreation of the tent where Charlie Kirk lost his life at Utah Valley University in September, and people are taking selfies with it,” Zadrozny explained.

“You can see all around, people are saying like, ‘For Charlie,’ they’re wearing replicas of the shirt that Charlie Kirk was wearing when he was killed.”. »

### Officer who fatally shot Tamir Rice fired from West Virginia ranger position

Authored by theguardian.com

The former Cleveland officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014 was fired from his post as a ranger at a West Virginia resort community, the fourth known time in seven years that he left a small department following public backlash.

Timothy Loehmann was fired on Friday from his position at the Snowshoe Resort Community District (SRCD).

Last year, he resigned from his position as a probationary officer in White Sulphur Springs City, West Virginia, and the police chief responsible for hiring him stepped down. »

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