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More than four million illegal vapes seized at UK border

The number has quadrupled in a 12-month period, as British authorities attempt to quash youth vaping.

Evening Standard

Sweet And 'Spicy': Nicaraguan Cigars Winning Over The World

With a deftness that comes from four decades of experience, Aristo Torres sorts tobacco leaves at a factory in Nicaragua -- a country making great strides in the manufacture and export of cigars.

International Business Times

‘They’re addicting kids and they know it’: the attorney challenging social media firms

Matthew P Bergman’s firm has filed cases against Snap, TikTok and others, with a novel argument – that the products are harmful by design

The Guardian - US

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Are These 3 Tobacco Stocks Worth It in 2024?

The global tobacco industry thrives with reduced-risk innovations and sustained profitability, driven by the popularity of e-cigarettes. Hence, let us delve into fundamentally solid tobacco stocks Turning Point Brands (TPB), Vector Group (VGR), and Imperial Brands (IMBBY) to evaluate if they are worth investing in this year. Read more….

StockNews.com

Chuck Schumer Attacks Lifesaving Zyn Nicotine Pouches

Zyn pouches are a dramatically safer alternative to smoking.

Reason

Disposable vapes ban ‘could lead to relapse in people trying to quit smoking’

Study suggests proposal to prevent uptake by children in UK may discourage use of e-cigarettes instead of tobacco among adults

The Guardian - UK

How British American Tobacco lobbied Kenya to water down nicotine pouch warnings

Exclusive: tobacco giant said it would pull investment from a Nairobi factory if its request for smaller health labels was not met, leaked documents show

The Guardian - UK

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Warehouse robbery probe sparks illegal tobacco find

An investigation into a break and enter at a warehouse has led police to seize more than than two tonnes of illicit tobacco products and vapes.

AAP

3 Tobacco Stocks to Watch With Weekly Profits Ahead

Despite encountering various challenges, the tobacco industry is set to grow due to sustained consumption and the introduction of innovative products. Therefore, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong tobacco stocks Japan Tobacco Inc. (JAPAY), Altria Group, Inc. (MO), and British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI) to one’s watchlist. Read…

StockNews.com

Design news: style after a mastectomy, a pop art funfair and a skate ramp at Chelsea

A new book about women in architecture, the fashion collective making art out of clothes and a ferris wheel designed by Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Guardian - UK

Proposed federal law would put limits on use of $50 billion in opioid settlements

Lawmakers want to ensure the funds are actually used to fight the addiction crisis, not "as a piggy bank for other projects."

WEKU

Throat Cancer: A guide to early detection and timely intervention

Throat cancer, encompassing cancers of the larynx, pharynx, and tonsils, manifests through a range of symptoms that demand attention and swift action. Linked to factors such as tobacco use, excessive alcohol consumption, and certain viral infections, early detection is crucial for successful treatment. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or…

The Times of India

Pratap Simmha assures tobacco growers waiver of penalty for unauthorised crop

Mysuru MP assures tobacco growers in Karnataka of penalty waiver on unauthorised crop during auction season.

The Hindu

Compound from ‘Indian tobacco’ has potential to ease Alzheimer’s symptoms: study

A recent study by Kerala scientists reveals that a compound derived from Indian tobacco shows potential in treating Alzheimer's.

The Hindu

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International Business Times UK

Unexpected Surge in UK Inflation Poses Challenges for Bank of England's Monetary Policy

The United Kingdom experienced an unexpected rise in inflation to 4.0 per cent in December, marking the first increase in the past 10 months.

WEKU

Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

The Guardian - UK

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From food, alcohol and tobacco to fuel prices and holidays, how the cost of everyday items varies

AAP

Sixth man arrested over series of arson attacks

Victorian detectives have arrested another man after more businesses were firebombed around Melbourne.

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Global Tobacco Use Declines Despite Industry Lobbying: WHO

According to the World Health Organization, global tobacco use is declining despite industry lobbying efforts. Learn more about this positive trend.

The Times of India

Is the increase in vaping among teens affecting lung cancer rates?

The increase in teen vaping has emerged as a concerning trend with potential implications for lung cancer rates. E-cigarettes, often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, have gained popularity among adolescents. However, the long-term health effects of vaping, especially on the respiratory system, are not fully understood.

The Guardian - AU

Australian students handed ‘wellbeing shots’ made by subsidiary of British American Tobacco – as experts fear new front in health wars

Experts say tobacco companies are turning to the booming wellness industry as a way of normalising more harmful products, and that some brands obscure or hide their ownership

AAP

Crackdown slated for $3 billion illegal tobacco trade

Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime".

AAP

Blasts heard amid Melbourne tobacco shop fire

A fire at a tobacco shop in Melbourne's north is suspicious, police say after several explosions were heard.

The Guardian - AU

Tobacco wars: Victoria police ‘turning the corner’ in battle against arson attacks as more arrests made

Police arrest four men and a boy alleged to be connected to the Finks motorcycle gang and a series of arson attacks on tobacco stores

AAP

Arrests over Victoria's underworld tobacco war

Five men have been arrested in the latest chapter of Victoria's tobacco wars, following a series of arson attacks over the past three weeks.

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