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Our tobacco road: Police traffic stops uncover huge illegal hauls on Hume

One van was carrying a hydraulic press to produce cigarettes.

The Canberra Times

Nicotine patches, like Zyn, are used by 400,000 teens. Here's why some experts say 'it's reasonable to be concerned'

Health risks of nicotine include a moderately elevated risk of increased blood pressure, heart rate, and a narrowing of the arteries.

Fortune

BAT subsidiary lobbies Pakistan to allow export of cigarettes to Sudan

Exclusive: critics brand British American Tobacco’s plan to ‘flood a country in crisis with cheap cigarettes’ as ‘beyond shameful’

The Guardian - UK

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Fire authorities issue warning as tobacco war continues

Police are investigating two new attacks on Melbourne tobacco stores, one engulfed by fire and the other the target of a ram raid.

AAP

What Vape Flavours Exist? Guide to Vape Flavours for beginners

Are you wondering about vape flavours? Vaping is a popular smoking alternative because of its many flavours. There are fruity and minty flavours for everyone. Popular vape flavours like Relx include a lot of fruit flavours. Fruit-flavoured vapes ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

About 37 million children ages 13 to 15 around the world use tobacco, according to a 2024 report from the World Health Organization.

The Conversation

Border Force raids ACT stores, seize illicit tobacco worth $555,000

Vapes, cigarettes and loose leaf tobacco were seized.

The Canberra Times

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OPINION - Ultra-processed food is killing us — these two proposals could make a huge difference

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Evening Standard

Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down

World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.

The Conversation

Snus: What do nicotine pouches do to your body?

The nicotine is is absorbed into your bloodstream through the mucous membranes of your mouth

The Independent UK

What is snus and why are footballers using it?

A recent survey found that one in five male and female professional players are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both

The Independent UK

One in five footballers use tobacco pouches or nicotine products, survey finds

The report by Loughborough University suggests that true usage figures are ‘likely’ to be even higher

The Independent UK

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Two more tobacco shops have gone up in flames in Melbourne, with a Molotov cocktail used to torch one business and accelerant used in a different attack.

AAP

Tobacco wars: police warn landlords of insurance risk

Victoria Police want landlords to rethink leasing their shops to tobacco or vape stores, saying links to criminal activity might make insurance null and void.

AAP

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The Independent UK

Disposable vapes reversing historic trend by driving up nicotine use in England

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009

Roll Call

Democrats refer 'big oil' investigation to Justice Department - Roll Call

Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday referred their investigation into large oil and gas companies to the Justice Department.

The Guardian - US

Latin America labels ultra-processed foods. Will the US follow?

In 2010, Mexico led the way, followed by Ecuador, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia

The Independent UK

Judge rules Ohio law that keeps cities from banning flavored tobacco is unconstitutional

A judge has found that an Ohio law prohibiting cities from banning the sale of flavored tobacco products is unconstitutional

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The Guardian - US

Use nicotine, win an iPad! Zyn’s viral rewards program fuels addiction fears

The trendy nicotine pouch company is following in the marketing footsteps of Marlboro and Camel

The Conversation

California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco − and that could put a dent in gun violence

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax – an 11% levy on each sale – will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and California’s 6% sales tax.

The Guardian - US

The US food industry has long buried the truth about their products. Is that coming to an end?

The FDA is developing front-of-package labels that corporations may have to start printing as early as 2027

AAP

Police closer to nabbing tobacco arson 'directors'

A police task force investigating a wave of arson attacks targeting tobacco shops across Victoria have flagged significant arrests in the coming months.

The Guardian - UK

Martin Raw obituary

Anti-smoking campaigner whose research and activism helped to persuade millions of people to give up cigarettes

AAP

Stores up in smoke in suspected tobacco war attacks

Victoria's tobacco wars show no signs of abating, with two stores in Melbourne's northwest suffering extensive fire damage after suspected targeted attacks.

Texas Observer

Distillers Want to Decriminalize Making Booze at Home

Modern moonshiners are caught between the interests of the federal government, spirits industry bigwigs, and even the Federalist Society.

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