The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Crime boss foot soldier shot dead in botched burglary

A man believed to have been involved in tobacco store arsons was killed in an aggravated burglary gone wrong, a coroner investigating his death has been told.

AAP · Mar 27

A court just ruled that tech addiction is real—and dangerous. It could be Meta and YouTube's Big Tobacco moment

A Los Angeles jury’s decision that addictive app design caused a young woman’s mental health crisis could force Big Tech to confront what parents, doctors, and users have warned about for years.

Fortune · Mar 25

Philippe Dinn on Why Geographic Integrity Remains the Gold Standard for Tobacco Quality

Philippe Dinn's Grand Tobacco Company specializes in sourcing and exporting high-quality US tobacco to manufacturers around the world.

International Business Times · Mar 25

I'm Calling It, 'Tobacco' Is the Color Trend for 2026 That's Darker, Richer, and More Expensive-Looking Than Classic Terracotta

It's an earthier take on the prevailing color trends of the moment, but one that feels as elegant and sophisticated as it does grounding

Livingetc · Mar 19

Greece launches digital age verification system to curb tobacco and alcohol sales to minors

Greece now applies the age certification system favoured by the European Union

Euronews · Mar 18

Tobacco turf war reignites with 'outrageous' shooting

A manhunt is under way after cafe patrons ran for cover in a shooting likely connected to the illegal tobacco war.

AAP · Mar 18

Care leavers given one-off £2,000 more likely to find housing, UK pilot finds

Young people who received the no-strings sum when leaving care also spent less on alcohol, tobacco and drugs

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16

As Australia’s tobacco wars continue, a NSW heroin drought in 2000 might offer lessons

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has announced she plans to introduce “Australia’s toughest illicit tobacco laws”, which marks another escalation in the state’s battle against the illicit tobacco trade.

The Conversation · Mar 16

Dodgy tobacco stores in sights but no 'silver bullet'

Inspectors and police will be able to shut down stores selling illegal tobacco, as another state tries to tame the thriving black market in dodgy durries.

AAP · Mar 15

Facing a Budget Squeeze, New Jersey Decides To Go After Big Tech

Gov. Mikie Sherrill called Big Tech worse than Big Tobacco before proposing measures to regulate social media platforms.

Reason · Mar 13