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UK anti-smoking policies ‘comparable with sanitation reform in 19th century’

Health expert cautions against normalisation of tobacco deaths 70 years since direct link between smoking and cancer uncovered

The Guardian - UK

Labor says ‘no mandated sanction’ after senator crosses floor – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

FDA Belatedly and Arbitrarily Approves Menthol Vapes

The agency's inscrutable approach to harm-reducing nicotine products sacrifices consumer choice and public health on the altar of youth protection.

Reason

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No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies

The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Nationals accused of serving tobacco lobby on vaping; supermarkets face massive fines; 1,300 die in hajj heat

Junior Coalition partner prioritising ‘tax grab’ over health, AMA says; Labor to push through changes to grocery code of conduct

The Guardian - AU

Banning Flavored Tobacco Products Doesn't Work—We Have the Trash To Prove It

Researchers examined garbage placed in public receptacles in Washington, D.C., and New York City and found that the locales’ bans on flavored tobacco products have unquestionably failed.

Reason

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers

The Independent UK

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Tobacco arson 'puppeteer' arrested in cross-state raids

Police in two states have arrested 13 people who were allegedly part of an organised crime group and seized millions of illicit cigarettes, and stolen cars.

AAP

Tobacco road turns vapour trail: police seize 11,000 vapes on Hume Highway

Two Chinese nationals had 7500 vapes and $274k in their van.

The Canberra Times

US Surgeon General calls for a warning label on social media sites, citing mental health harms

The addictive qualities of social media, as well as their associated mental health effects, are prompting U.S. health leaders to take action.

Android Central

How Is Altria’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks?

Altria has been underperforming other consumer staples stocks, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s future prospects amid dwindling smokable product sales.

Barchart

Schumer slams Republicans for blocking ‘life and death’ bump stock ban after Supreme Court ruling

The failed attempt for a vote comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms under the Trump administration ruled incorrectly in banning bump stocks

The Independent UK

Can an air purifier remove cigarette odors? The science of purifying tobacco smoke

It's fair to assume that air purifiers would be a big help when dealing with the smell from cigarettes, but there's more to it than you might think

Homes & Gardens

Nicotine-pouch giant Zyn halts online sales in the face of controversy

Phillip Morris says Zyn sold online makes up only a small percentage of their products nationwide

The Independent UK

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International Business Times

Put Tobacco-style Warnings On Social Media: US Health Official

Social media platforms should feature tobacco-style health warnings for adolescents, a top US government health official said Monday.

The Conversation

Oral nicotine pouches deliver lower levels of toxic substances than smoking – but that doesn’t mean they’re safe

Oral nicotine pouches – like Zyn and Velo in the U.S. – appear to be less toxic than cigarettes and deliver comparable levels of nicotine. This makes them an alternative for people who smoke. However, people who’ve never smoked are using them, too, and youth are open to trying them.…

Reason

The Deadly Tobacco Drug War Down Under

Australia’s Prohibition-style attempts to abolish nicotine use have predictably led to a new drug war being fought over a legal substance.

The Guardian - UK

Tobacco-like plant engineered to pump out nutrients found in breast milk

Breakthrough could pave way for formula milk that more closely replicates health benefits of breastfeeding

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The Guardian - AU

News Corp’s quiet apology after outrage over use of Indigenous children’s images

Apology from Sky News was published at 7pm on Friday – a time when very few would see it, complainants say. Plus: speculation over Paul Barry’s replacement

Fortune

'You're failing!': The federal government is having a reckoning over youth vaping, as senators tear into FDA and DOJ

Twice as many high school and middle school students are using e-cigarettes as adults, Senator Dick Durbin said during a contentious hearing.

Roll Call

FDA, DOJ hammered on response to illegal vapes - Roll Call

Lawmakers blasted the FDA for not cracking down on illegal vapes, with one telling the FDA "you have completely fallen down on the job."

The Times of India

Peer influence and the relationship with tobacco temptations

Recent studies and policy initiatives have renewed the debate over smoking habits, especially among younger populations. Tobacco consumption has evolved into a global trend. Current trends indicate that although cigarette smoking is decreasing, alternative forms of tobacco use are increasing, particularly among individuals aged 18 to 24. India grapples with…

Reason

Brickbat: …Where Everybody Knows Your Name and Badge Number

A group of New York City sheriffs created a "man cave" at a city storage facility and stocked it with booze and tobacco products seized from stores and bars they raided and closed for violating COVID-19 shutdown orders. They reportedly blocked off the security cameras so they could drink and…

The Guardian - UK

Tobacco, alcohol, processed foods and fossil fuels ‘kill 2.7m a year in Europe’

World Health Organization report calls on governments to impose tougher regulation of health-harming products

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio

Even though inflation appears to be cooling down, it still remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, investors could consider looking into high-yield dividend stocks, Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), and Ares Capital (ARCC). Keep reading.

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