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No, vapes aren't 95% less harmful than cigarettes. Here's how this decade-old myth took off

It’s 2013. The Harlem Shake is on the radio and e-cigarettes are becoming a thing. A group of researchers convene to discuss these and other products containing nicotine.

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British American Tobacco fined $635 million for violating sanctions on North Korea

British American Tobacco (BAT) has been fined $635 million for breaching sanctions on North Korea. The British multinational, a leader in the sale of tobacco products, will pay the record sum to US authorities. BAT's Singapore subsidiary admitted to selling cigarettes to North Korea over a decade between 2007 and…

France 24

A tobacco giant will pay $629 million for violating U.S. sanctions against North Korea

British American Tobacco, one of the largest tobacco companies in the world, agreed to settle allegations that it did illegal business with Pyongyang in violation of U.S. sanctions.

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Tobacco company settles with US over business in North Korea

The Justice Department says a British tobacco company has agreed to a $629 million settlement to resolve allegations that it did illegal business with North Korea in violation of U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK

SC stays HC’s decision to quash ban on gutkha, other tobacco items

SC stays Madras High Court’s decision to quash a 2018 notification banning gutkha and other tobacco products in Tamil Nadu.

The Hindu

Researchers discover 18th-century clay tobacco pipes were used as weapons and surgical tools

Tobacco pipes were one of the first mass-produced, disposable objects in Britain. Through contact with indigenous peoples of the Americas, tobacco pipes and tobacco were introduced to Europe as early as the 16th century, but had been used in the Americas for centuries before this.

The Conversation

New York Governor Gauging Support for Full Ban on All Cigarette Sales

Kathy Hochul isn't just waging a war on menthols. She's also floating a ban on all cigarette sales in the state.

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Get Rid of This Tabacco Stock BEFORE the Week Ends

Greenlane Holdings (GNLN) has delivered a poor performance over the past year, greatly dismaying investors. Moreover, the company is struggling with expanding losses. While a return to profitability appears uncertain, let’s look at some of its metrics to understand why it is best to steer clear of GNLN.

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Kentucky to receive $118 million this year from 1998 tobacco settlement

Kentucky will receive more than 118 million dollars this year from the tobacco master settlement agreement negotiated 25 years ago. Christopher Thacker, an assistant deputy attorney general with the Attorney General’s Office, said the funds are doing some good.

WEKU

British American Tobacco director joins THG board

She succeeds Damian Sanders, who was recently named THG's chief financial officer

Birmingham Post

Biden quiet on opioid settlements

Biden's administration promised that opioid settlement funds would go towards tackling the addiction crisis

Salon

Tobacco firm's report to trading standards officers sparks 'vape war'

British American Tobacco reported China's Elfbar, alleging that they had sold vapes with more nicotine liquid than is permitted, with anti-smoking groups accusing BAT of starting a 'vape war'

Daily Mirror

Increasing tobacco tax and vape restrictions will further grow black market, criminologist warns

As the black market nicotine industry booms, a criminologist warns restricting supply of tobacco and vapes could do more harm than good.

ABC News

Tighten Your Seatbelts! A Rate Hike Might Be Coming in May

3 Highest yielding dividend kings investors are scooping up today.

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Biden promised a watchdog for opioid settlement billions, but feds are quiet so far

Billions of dollars are headed to state and local governments to address the opioid crisis. If the federal government fails to oversee how the money is spent, advocates worry it will be wasted.

The Conversation

Lobbying regulations are vital to any well functioning democracy – it's time NZ got some

The recently announced review of New Zealand’s lobbying sector needs to tackle questions of transparency and access if it is to make any real difference to how industries influence decision making. This includes establishing an enforceable register of lobbyists and introducing a cooling off period for former politicians before they…

Evening Standard

Best Tom Ford fragrances for men 2023 for any occasion

As the designer said himself, “good manners and good cologne is what transforms the man into a gentleman”

The Independent UK

Experts call for tobacco levy to help nation become smoke-free

The Government’s current plans are ‘nowhere near enough’, a letter signed by health charities and medical Royal Colleges says.

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The Independent UK

Research examines whether vaping can ‘entrench’ smoking habits in teenagers

Researchers looked at data from UK and US teenagers.

Reuters

Watchdog sees fault in EU Commission tobacco contacts

The European ombudsman has made an initial finding that the European Commission's failure to be fully transparent about its meetings with the tobacco industry constitutes maladministration and is demanding an answer within three months.

AAP

Woman in court over $7m money laundering scheme

A Sydney woman is likely to face time in jail after laundering over $7 million in cash as part of a scheme to illegally import tobacco from China.

The Independent UK

Minnesota settles case against e-cigarette maker Juul

Minnesota announced a settlement Monday in its lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria — the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial — just ahead of closing arguments

WEKU

12-year-olds can't buy cigarettes — but they can work in tobacco fields

Child labor rules in agriculture are looser than those in other industries, even for tasks that are dangerous. For all tobacco laborers, but especially kids, the work can cause nicotine poisoning.

The Guardian - UK

Is vaping safe or not? All you need to know about e-cigarettes

Why is the government promoting vapes for smokers in England while discouraging them for youth?

Bristol Post

Spanish officials issue travel warning as new rule introduced in 28 tourist hotspots

Spain is leading the way with a new health campaign

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