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‘Crisis issue’: the unease at Economist over parent group’s tobacco links

Paid-for editorial content and event sponsorship at Economist Impact division is fuelling a growing backlash

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts on publisher of Economist over ties to tobacco

Exclusive: Experts pull out of health conferences run by Economist Impact after revelations of commercial links

The Guardian - UK

There are way more smoke and vape shops than there used to be. Has the government crackdown had any effect?

New business registrations with vaping-related keywords in the name were lower in 2024 than for any other year

The Guardian - AU

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Economist Group cancer conference cancelled due to links to tobacco firms

Exclusive: Speakers and attendees pull out of Economist Impact event over ties to Philip Morris and Japan Tobacco

The Guardian - UK

Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress

Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer

The Guardian - UK

3 Consumer Staples Stocks That Provide Stability in Uncertain Times

In uncertain times, consumer staples stocks offer stability through consistent demand and reliable dividends. As markets brace for potential shifts from the Federal Reserve, investors could consider investing in companies like Walmart (WMT), Philip Morris International (PM), and Colgate-Palmolive (CL) for a resilient portfolio. Read more….

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3 High-Dividend Yield Stocks to Buy Before September Ends

As economic sentiments fluctuate, high-dividend stocks are the only ones that provide cushion regardless of the situation. To capture the steady market, you might consider investing in Verizon Communications (VZ), AT&T (T), and Altria Group (MO) this month. Keep reading….

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Drive-by shooting targets tobacco store amid gang wars

Police are investigating after a passenger in a passing car is believed to have fired shots at a tobacco store in Melbourne's north.

AAP

Presidential contenders stay mum, for now, on menthol ban - Roll Call

Advocates are watching closely to see if presidential candidates weigh in on a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes.

Roll Call

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Speech Regulation and Tobacco Harm Reduction," by Jonathan H. Adler & Jacob James Rich

The final article from the Information as Medicine symposium.

Reason

Teen Vaping Rates Hit 10-Year Low, CDC Reports

Recent CDC report shows a significant decline in teen vaping rates, highlighting the need for continued efforts to combat youth tobacco use.

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Teen vaping hits 10-year low in US

Teen vaping in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level in a decade

The Independent UK

3 High-Quality Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Dividend-paying stocks offer investors a reliable income during volatile markets and can help hedge against inflation, particularly as dividends increase over time. Hence, fundamentally solid dividend stocks Merck & Co. (MRK), Verizon Communications (VZ), and Altria Group (MO) could be ideal buy-and-hold candidates. Read more….

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This Dividend Stock Yielding Over 7% Just Hiked Its Dividend: Is It a Buy Now?

Despite industry headwinds, this consistent dividend payer continues to draw income-seeking investors.

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The Guardian - UK

Where there’s smoking, there’s heated debate

Letters: Dr James Scott says banning smoking in public places is a vital next step for public health. Plus other readers on the potential impact of a ban on pubs

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3 Defensive Dividend Stocks Built to Weather Any Storm

As global markets face significant geopolitical unrest, investors could increasingly turn to consumer staples stocks as a defensive measure. Therefore, it could be wise to add dividend-paying defensive stocks such as Walmart (WMT), Costco Wholesale (COST), and Philip Morris International (PM) to weather any storm. Read more.

The Guardian - UK

Will Labour resist the ‘killer tactics’ of industry’s enemies of public health?

A new report lays down a challenge to Keir Starmer to take on vested interests of food, drink and tobacco companies

The Guardian - UK

UK MPs urged to give up freebies from tobacco, alcohol and junk food firms

Health groups challenge Keir Starmer to ban firms behind ‘unhealthy products’ from lobbying by giving gifts

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The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer does not rule out outdoor smoking ban proposal

Leaked Whitehall documents reveal plans to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outside spaces, such as pub gardens

Evening Standard

Outdoor smoking ban will shut pubs, warns hospitality leader

Smokers may not be able to enjoy a cigarette on pavements next to outdoor restaurants or clubs under new measures

AAP

'Pure insanity': tobacco tax hike fuelling black market

Increases to federal tobacco tax duties are fuelling Victoria's rampant black market and states and territories should get a cut to police it, an inquiry says.

Medical Daily

Study Finds Reduced Academic Achievements In Kids Exposed To Prenatal Smoking

Maternal prenatal smoking puts the offsprings at a 49 % higher risk of reduced academic achievement, the study revealed.

The Canberra Times

'Warning' after 24,000 cigarettes, illicit drugs seized in Cooma

Seized cigarettes, vapes and tobacco worth $48k, police claim.

The Guardian - UK

Vapes should be sold behind the counter like cigarettes, says BMA

Doctors’ union urges ministers to introduce legislation to curb ‘epidemic’ of vaping in UK

The Independent UK

Philip Morris International is expanding a Kentucky factory making nicotine pouches

Philip Morris International has announced a $232 million factory expansion in Kentucky

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