Beverage industry faces an existential threat from NA beverages and GLP-1s according to José Andreés Group CEO's statements.

In international news, the US Secretary of State issued a warning that there may only be days left to reach a truce in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have accused chip giant Nvidia of violating antitrust rules in their world market.

In business, a report by Anthropic reveals that businesses are using AI for automation more than collaboration. The CEO of José Andrés Group, Sam Bakhshandehpour, spoke at Semafor’s Business of Luxury event about the impact of rising popularity of non-alcoholic beverages and GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic on traditional consumer goods industries such as hospitality. Bakhshandehpour has instructed his brand's sommeliers and bartenders to make a quarter of spirits and wine non-alcoholic within five years, up from around 10% now.

In health, more people are embracing GLP-1 weight loss drugs, and consumers are increasingly interested in knowing 'what they're putting in their bodies,' reflecting a cultural focus on wellness. However, the US is facing criticism for breaking stride with the global scientific community on critical health issues, with plans to link 25 children's deaths to the COVID vaccine.

In politics, Roughly two-thirds of Americans believe harsh political rhetoric is encouraging violence, according to a new Reuters poll. The suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was charged with aggravated murder. Family members told investigators that Robinson had become more political over the years, and was concerned about LGBTQ rights.

In Europe, war games involving Russian and Belarusian troops spurred unease, with two US military observers attending the exercises in Belarus. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU garnered more than a third of the vote in a recent election, while the anti-immigration AfD party tripled its vote share.

In the tech world, President Donald Trump will be joined by Silicon Valley top brass on his state visit to the UK, highlighting a wave of tech investments in the UK. Google announced $6.8 billion in infrastructure and research spending, particularly on AI, during Trump's visit to the UK.

In the Middle East, Israel launched a ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave. The UN commission has accused Israel's war in Gaza of constituting genocide, accusations that Israel denies.

In the economy, US stocks shot to record highs as investors bet that an interest rate trim this week and tax cuts will provide a fresh economic boost. However, China's economic slowdown appears to be deepening, with retail sales, industrial production, and investment levels all below expectations in August.

In a controversial move, ABC suspended US television host Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show indefinitely, after he made remarks linking the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to US President Donald Trump's MAGA movement. The top US communications regulator threatened to take action over Kimmel's on-air comments, in what The New York Times characterized as 'an extraordinary exertion of political pressure.'

Finally, in a local story, the Utah County attorney called the assassination an 'American tragedy.' The suspect in the assassination, Tyler Robinson, was arrested by UScis police. Robinson allegedly admitted to the shooting in a text to his roommate, expressing frustration with Kirk's 'hatred.'

In a separate election-related story, Malawi's former leader Peter Mutharika is poised to return to power in elections, highlighting the gerontocracy leading the world's youngest continent.

In the world of psychedelics, the group is experimenting with mushroom-based drinks in regions where such substances are legal.

In cocaine production, Colombian production has soared as the government takes a hands-off approach to coca cultivation.

In international diplomacy, the US and China struck a 'framework' deal over TikTok, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

In the world of non-alcoholic beverages, Bakhshandehpour's brand has not specified which GLP-1 medications they are referring to. However, the rise of non-alcoholic beverages poses an 'existential threat' to cocktail-heavy hospitality brands, according to the CEO of José Andrés Group.

This has been your global news roundup for September 1, 20XX. Stay informed, stay safe.

Beverage industry faces an existential threat from NA beverages and GLP-1s according to José Andreés Group CEO's statements.