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When science showed in the 1970s that gas stoves produced harmful indoor air pollution, the industry reached for tobacco's PR playbook

In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author and television personality Julia Child returned to WGBH-TV’s studios in Boston for a new cooking show, “Julia Child Company,” following her hit series “The French Chef.” Viewers probably didn’t know that Child’s new and improved kitchen studio, outfitted with gas stoves, was paid for…

The Conversation

Vaping by high school students has fallen this year, CDC says

A new report shows fewer high school students are vaping. About 10% said they used electronic cigarettes in the previous month, down from 14% last year.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vaping by high school students dropped this year, says US report

A new government report shows fewer high school students are vaping

The Independent UK

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US companies push guns as blithely and murderously as they once did tobacco

Guns are used so often in suicide that if the left were associated with lax gun laws, the right might accuse liberals of conspiring to kill white men

The Guardian - US

The tobacco industry claims smoking reforms fuel the black market. Health experts say this is wrong

Proposed changes such as plain packaging for vapes and individual cigarette warnings come under microscope at Senate hearing

The Guardian - AU

Children so addicted to nicotine they sleep with vapes under pillow, Australian hearing told

Medical professionals warn tobacco addiction is rising after years of decline and call for reforms on political donations and corporate sponsorships

The Guardian - AU

Farmers up in arms against Tobacco Board official for ‘misbehaving’ with farmer

Angry Mysuru farmers held a meeting in Hunsur to demand action against Tobacco Board official Brij Bhushan for his alleged misbehaviour. They sought his suspension, transfer and public apology. Representatives of farmers, KRRS and DSS, as well as Tobacco Board officials attended the meeting. The incident occurred when a farmer…

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The cardamom trick

: Companies use surrogate ads to promote restricted products like tobacco. Celebrities endorse elaichi, but customers don't realize it's a cover for tobacco. Laws should separate brand identity of restricted and non-restricted products. Anti-tobacco and cancer societies advocate against tobacco use and netizens should push for laws to curb surrogate…

The Hindu

World Tobacco Growers’ Day: Ryots urge govt. to cut taxes on domestic products, curb smuggling

FAIFA appeals to govt to reduce high taxation on domestic products & curb smuggled cigarettes. On World Tobacco Growers' Day, FAIFA & ITGA celebrate event to promote positive socio-economic impact of tobacco. Tobacco provides employment to 45.7 million people & generates tax revenues of ₹70,000 crore. Demand for FCV tobacco…

The Hindu

Australian politician’s speech at tobacco conference in September allegedly in breach of WHO treaty

Exclusive: Discussion on panel came as federal government was developing reforms to address high rates of youth nicotine addiction

The Guardian - AU

Two million dollars in illegal tobacco products seized

Tobacco shops in regional Victoria have been searched and more than two million dollars in products seized as part of a probe into the illicit tobacco trade.

AAP

The $200 billion playbook that kneecapped Big Tobacco is coming for Mark Zuckerberg and his social media offspring

"Substitute algorithms for Joe Camel," says Fordham Law School professor Kenneth Rashbaum.

Fortune

E-cigs necessary to meet cancer goals

Less smoking means less cancer, especially for Black and LGBTQ+ Americans

Salon

Morning Mail: Albanese meets Biden, low-carb beer warning, Maxwell blitzes Dutch in record century

Trump fined for ‘blatant disobeyal’ of a gag order while in Gaza the humanitarian crisis is worsening by the hour, the UN says

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The Guardian - AU

Vaping promotion at shops and on social media exposing young Australians to practice, study finds

Results fly in face of general ban on e-cigarette advertising and come as number of vape stores continues to increase

The Guardian - AU

Record levels of illicit tobacco seized amid series of firebombing attacks in Melbourne

Australia’s illegal tobacco trade appears as lucrative as ever, but record levels of stock might signal a glut in the market

AAP

Melbourne tobacco store goes up in smoke amid gang war

Police are investigating if a suspicious fire at a tobacconist in Melbourne's north is linked to an illicit cigarettes turf war.

Caixin Global

Former Chief Tobacco Regulator Targeted in Graft Probe

Ling Chengxing, the former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, is one of nearly 20 executives and officials swept up in the two-year probe of the cigarette industry

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The Hindu

Health Ministry denies compromise on OTT smoking rules

Health Ministry denies report of weak enforcement of anti-tobacco warnings for TV/films streamed online. No compromise with rules; action will be taken for non-compliance. Gov't met with industry reps & emphasized need for "pragmatic approach" to OTT platforms, per meeting minutes.

The Guardian - AU

‘Earn or burn’: the firebombings and underworld conflicts exposing Australia’s illicit tobacco trade

Victorian detectives play catch-up as they suspect a ‘large proportion of the tobacco industry has been infiltrated by serious and organised crime’

The Times of India

Smoking can deeply impact your mental wellbeing; learn how homeopathy can help

In today's world, the importance of prioritizing mental health has never been more evident. The connection between tobacco use and mental health is both intricate and eye-opening. In India, where a staggering 15 crore people are in need of some form of mental health care, the statistics are concerning. With…

The Hindu

OTT services, govt. reach uneasy compromise on smoking warnings

Over-the-top (OTT) streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video reached an uneasy compromise with the Union government on adding smoking warnings to their content.

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3 Tobacco Stocks Providing Steady Profits

Tobacco products remain in consistent demand despite economic uncertainties, thanks to their status as essential items. Moreover, the introduction of NGPs will likely fuel the growth of tobacco companies. Therefore, it could be wise to buy tobacco stocks Vector Group (VGR), Turning Point Brands (TPB), and British American Tobacco (BTI),…

The Guardian - AU

Australia breaches WHO treaty with carbon neutral certification of big tobacco company

Endorsement of British American Tobacco by Climate Active was revoked after complaint was made, FoI documents show

AAP

Six arrested and $1m in vapes seized in tobacco probe

Police have seized $1 million worth of vapes as part of a probe into organised crime syndicates linked to the illicit tobacco trade, with six people arrested.

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