Fancy Drinks, Ghost Towns, and Burnt Ends | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Spirit-free drinks are everywhere, but their fall versions miss the mark—trying too hard to be fancy while forgetting what makes a drink truly delicious in cooler weather. Meanwhile, a temporary desert city in Nevada popped up, thrived, and vanished without a trace. At the US Open, one cocktail outearned the singles champions’ prize money, proving how much fans splurge on fancy libations. In gaming, pro players are burning out physically, sparking a new field dedicated to treating game-induced injuries. And in food culture, burnt ends—the once-discarded barbecue scraps—are now the hottest…