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A Wisconsin 17-year old is facing charges after admitting he spiked his stepdad’s energy drinks with cattle tranquilizers.

Seattle's new tax on soda goes into effect Jan. 1, 2018. to cut down on the consumption of sugary drinks linked to obesity, diabetes and other health problems.

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle City Council has approved taxing soda and other sugary beverages to pay for nutrition and education programs. The ordinance passed on a 7-1 vote Monday calls for a tax of 1.75 cents per ounce on major distributors of beverages such as Pepsi and Coke, sports drinks, energy drinks and other sweetened drinks...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco supervisors have approved the inclusion of a health warning on ads for sugary sodas and some other drinks, saying such beverages contribute to obesity, diabetes and other health problems. Observers believe San Francisco would be the first place in the country to require such a warning if it receives final approval...