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Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

WEKU

UK inflation: which goods and services have changed most in price?

From food, alcohol and tobacco to fuel prices and holidays, how the cost of everyday items varies

The Guardian - UK

Sixth man arrested over series of arson attacks

Victorian detectives have arrested another man after more businesses were firebombed around Melbourne.

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Global Tobacco Use Declines Despite Industry Lobbying: WHO

According to the World Health Organization, global tobacco use is declining despite industry lobbying efforts. Learn more about this positive trend.

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Is the increase in vaping among teens affecting lung cancer rates?

The increase in teen vaping has emerged as a concerning trend with potential implications for lung cancer rates. E-cigarettes, often marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products, have gained popularity among adolescents. However, the long-term health effects of vaping, especially on the respiratory system, are not fully understood.

The Times of India

Australian students handed ‘wellbeing shots’ made by subsidiary of British American Tobacco – as experts fear new front in health wars

Experts say tobacco companies are turning to the booming wellness industry as a way of normalising more harmful products, and that some brands obscure or hide their ownership

The Guardian - AU

Crackdown slated for $3 billion illegal tobacco trade

Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime".

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Blasts heard amid Melbourne tobacco shop fire

A fire at a tobacco shop in Melbourne's north is suspicious, police say after several explosions were heard.

AAP

Tobacco wars: Victoria police ‘turning the corner’ in battle against arson attacks as more arrests made

Police arrest four men and a boy alleged to be connected to the Finks motorcycle gang and a series of arson attacks on tobacco stores

The Guardian - AU

Arrests over Victoria's underworld tobacco war

Five men have been arrested in the latest chapter of Victoria's tobacco wars, following a series of arson attacks over the past three weeks.

AAP

Arrests as tobacco shop goes up in smoke after attacks

Police have arrested three men with alleged bikie links over arson attacks on tobacco shops in Melbourne.

AAP

Arson attack probe over suspicious tobacco shop fire

An investigation is under way into whether a suspicious fire at a Melbourne tobacco shop is linked to a spate of arson attacks.

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It's Not a Cigarette. It's Not a Vape. And It's Big in Japan.

Heated tobacco products are coming to America, at long last. How will they change the landscape for smokers and prohibitionists?

Reason

Unlocking January Gains With 3 Key Tobacco Stocks

The tobacco industry’s outlook appears bright due to the consistent tobacco use given its addictive nature and the launch of new, emerging products like e-cigarettes. Thus, investing in quality tobacco stocks Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), Turning Point (TPB), and Imperial (IMBBY) could be wise for potential gains this month. Read more….

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3 Tobacco Stocks Gaining Traction in 2024

Despite encountering various challenges, the tobacco industry thrives on sustained consumption and the introduction of innovative products. Therefore, investors could consider buying fundamentally strong tobacco stocks Vector Group (VGR), Universal (UVV), and British American Tobacco (BTI). Read on….

The Conversation

Taxes on e-cigarettes: South Africa must strike a balance between economic arguments and health concerns

The 21st century has seen a massive expansion in the ways that people can consume tobacco and nicotine. Innovative new products include electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS” or e-cigarettes) and heat-not-burn (HnB) products.

The Hindu

Schools in AR Nagar panchayat to be declared tobacco-free zones

A.R. Nagar Grama Panchayat & Family Health Centre declare 13 schools tobacco-free, P.K. Kunhalikutty to inaugurate Saturday.

The Conversation

From today, new regulations make it harder to access vapes. Here's what's changing

This year the Australian government is introducing a series of measures to restrict the availability of vapes, starting today.

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Davanagere becomes first city to implement vendor licensing to regulate tobacco sales in shops

Davanagere City Corporation implements Tobacco Vendor Licensing (TVL) to regulate sale of tobacco products, reduce access to children & illicit trade.

The Conversation

Young people took up smoking during the pandemic – how tobacco has been used for stress relief for more than a century

In the UK and much of the west, smoking rates have consistently declined since the turn of the millennium. But during some of the most anxiety-ridden months of the COVID pandemic in early 2020, that rate of decline slowed almost to a stop.

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5 Highest Yielding Dividend Kings Today

If rebalancing your portfolio is top of mind, here are 5 dividend kings to consider before they get too expensive.

The Times of India

The silent killer in the air: Shocking health risks of secondhand smoking

Passive smoking, often referred to as secondhand smoke or environmental tobacco smoke, encompasses a myriad of health risks that extend beyond mere inconvenience. Exposure to the smoke emanating from actively smoked tobacco products introduces nonsmokers to a plethora of detrimental health consequences. This article delves into the multifaceted dangers associated…

The Hindu

Making health our top priority in 2024

The silent epidemic of NCDs is fuelled by common behavioural risk factors — unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, the use of tobacco and alcohol — which are all on the rise in India.

The National (Scotland)

Woman spared jail following bid to defraud HMRC

A businesswoman has been spared jail for her role in a serious organised crime bid to evade almost £200,000 of tax on half-a-tonne of smuggled…

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32 Broadway Shows That Ran For A Crazy Amount Of Time

Broadway has had some awesome shows that have run for a long time. Here are some of the best that you have to know about.

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