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The Taliban may not like Peaky Blinders, but its Afghan fans are part of a long history of cultural engagement with the world

The Taliban’s morality police recently summoned four young men in the city of Herat in western Afghanistan for a “rehabilitation programme”. Their offence: “imitating actors” and “promoting foreign culture”. The young men had formed what they called the “Thomas Shelby Group”, after Cillian Murphy’s character in the popular TV drama…

The Conversation

Julia Donaldson reveals why she almost refused to let The Scarecrows’ Wedding become a BBC cartoon

EXCLUSIVE The author says concerns over a smoking scene forced her to weigh compromise against creative integrity and reveals it is not the first time she has faced that choice

Evening Standard

Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – as it happened

Anna Turley says people will start to ‘see and feel’ change in public services and cost of living from next year

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Scotland officials weigh up smoking ban exception for supervised crack use

Move follows increase in drug users switching from injecting heroin to smoking crack in Glasgow and Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

Digital detox: how to switch off without paying the price – new research

Switching off can be surprisingly expensive. Much like the smoking cessation boom of the 1990s, the digital detox business – spanning hardware, apps, telecoms, workplace wellness providers, digital “wellbeing suites” and tourism – is now a global industry in its own right.

The Conversation

Nicotine pouch use surges tenfold in five years, research reveals

Experts warn growing use of nicotine pouches is due to ‘heavy and indiscriminate’ marketing of products

The Independent UK

Nicotine pouches offer huge promise—so long as the U.S. doesn’t repeat its mistake with vaping

Smoking cigarettes is making a comeback. The CEO of Sesh+ believes his product offers a less harmful alternative.

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Democrats release Epstein estate photos linking Donald Trump, Clinton, Gates and more — and one image is stealing the spotlight

Is this the smoking gun?

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Dick Van Dyke at 100: What's His Secret to Longevity, According to the Actor Himself

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and reveals how quitting alcohol, staying active and embracing humour helped shape his long and healthy life.

International Business Times UK

Dodgy darts more prevalent than legal cigs in Australia

Illicit tobacco is blowing a hole in Australian lungs and the federal budget, with up to $11.8 billion in foregone revenue each year due to excessive excises.

AAP

Weeks wait for social media ban data to come online

Australians will have to wait a little longer to learn how effective a contentious social media ban has been for the nation's children.

AAP

Freddy Brazier row with ex Holly Swinburn deepens over claims she is 'smoking while pregnant'

The pair, who recently split, have been locked in an increasingly public row

Evening Standard

8 reasons the government should not introduce oral nicotine pouches to NZ

It is now clear the government has failed to meet New Zealand’s smokefree goal of fewer than 5% of people from all population groups smoking by the end of this year.

The Conversation

Brickbat: Puff and Pay

The Scottsdale, Arizona, city council has updated its smoking restrictions to include e-cigarettes and vape pens, banning their use in… The post Brickbat: Puff and Pay appeared first on Reason.com.

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For the chic character in your life, BDK Parfums is the exclusive French fragrance brand you need to gift this year

From juicy cherry blends to dewy florals, BDK is the Parisian fragrance brand you need to get acquainted with...

Axios

Smoking is cool again. But it's still very deadly

One look across pop culture and you'll see cigarettes in major movies and TV shows.

The Conversation

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Social isolation kills. It increases your risk of death by 30% — roughly the same as smoking cigarettes and much worse than factors such as obesity and sedentary living.

Reason

The Sindex: Price of Audio Equipment Rises 12 Percent Under Trump Tariffs

The Reason Sindex tracks the price of vice: smoking, drinking, snacking, traveling, and more.

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‘Charli xcx Made It Cool Again’: Are We Seeing A Smoking Resurgence?

Smoking seems to have increased in pop-culture and now we're see a rise at home. Are they connected and how do we get our numbers back down?

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7 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Smoking Meat

Smoking meat is one of those cooking arts that looks simple until you try it. The idea seems easy: low heat, long time, plenty of smoke. Yet many backyard pitmasters end up with dry ribs, bitter brisket, or unevenly cooked chicken. Getting it right takes patience, attention, and a few…

International Business Times UK

RFK Jr Allegedly Smoking a Death-Trip Drug: Lethal Psychedelic Gives Near-Death Highs

A new tell-all book by Olivia Nuzzi claims sober activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted to using DMT, a powerful psychedelic that causes near-death experiences.

International Business Times UK

Quentin Willson's Death Shocks Fans: Was the Top Gear Star's Lung Cancer Linked to a Secret Smoking Past? Here's What We Know

Fans mourn Top Gear legend Quentin Willson, who died of lung cancer at 68. Speculation grows online about whether the presenter ever smoked.

The Conversation

Vaping might seem safer than smoking but your heart could tell a different story

You may have heard that vaping is the “safer” choice than smoking. But what if the very thing designed to protect your health also puts your heart at risk?

The Conversation

Vaping has slowed progress in cutting teen smoking in NZ – new study

Smoking rates among adults have declined in Aotearoa New Zealand over recent decades, from 18% smoking regularly in 2011/12 to 8% in 2023/24.

The Independent UK

Vaping is now more popular than smoking

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