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Government asks IPL to ban tobacco and alcohol advertisements

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry, through its director general of health services (DGHS), has asked the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.

The Times of India

Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next

Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters. One flagship example is the proliferation of bans on advertising for highly polluting companies and products such as fossil fuels, airlines, luxury travel and SUVs.

The Conversation

Is Altria Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Despite Altria’s recent outperformance relative to the Dow, Wall Street analysts remain cautious on the stock’s prospects.

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Vaping hits alarming levels among South African teens – new study of fee-paying schools

It’s become common to see kids, some in their school uniforms, puffing on a vape.

The Conversation

Pray for Us Zynners

New York's proposed ban on nicotine pouches ignores science, consumer choice, and the lessons of prohibition.

Reason

Retailers will soon need a licence to sell cigarettes. But more is needed to control the illegal trade

Dubbed “the tobacco wars”, the illegal trade in untaxed tobacco products is reportedly booming in Australia.

The Conversation

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

The former head of Australian Border Force's tobacco task force said the trade's war wouldn't be the monster it is today if his warnings were heeded.

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Holy Heck, Trackhouse Aprilia Showed Off Its Sweet Gulf Oil MotoGP Livery

Listen, I'm not a smoker. I've never been a smoker. I also don't drink oil by the quart for breakfast, just for the record. But at the same time, for a longtime fan of motorsports, such as myself, it's awfully difficult to deny that from a design standpoint, some of…

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“We got pelted with glass bottles and dead rabbits. We stood our ground”: Slipknot’s Corey Taylor and Machine Head’s Robb Flynn’s wild tour stories of bust-ups, injuries and urine-soaked tobacco

When Slipknot’s Corey Taylor met Machine Head’s Robb Flynn

Metal Hammer

Woman's 10 mortgages 'laundered illegal tobacco funds'

A woman has been accused of laundering funds from the sale of illicit tobacco by using the money for fraudulently obtained mortgages worth almost $7 million.

AAP

Cuba's cigar fair showcases humidors as the new object of desire

Cuba’s legendary cigars, hand-rolled from the finest tobacco leaves, have long captivated connoisseurs, and now a growing number of enthusiasts recognize the vital importance of humidors, those meticulously crafted boxes that help preserve their quality and longevity

The Independent UK

France becomes second European country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

France became on Tuesday the second European country, after Belgium, to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes on its territory. Known as "puffs", MPs argued they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.

Radio France Internationale

'Alarming': Free nicotine pouches given without warnings at Scottish train station

ADDICTIVE pouches being given out for free in the middle of a busy Scottish train station is “alarming”, a charity boss has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Men Tried to Use Cannon to Smuggle Drugs Into Prison by Launching Items Over Security Fence: Police

Two Colorado men were arrested for attempting to use a compressed-air cannon to launch drugs and tobacco into a Louisiana federal prison.

International Business Times

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Colorado Men Tried to Use Cannon to Smuggle Drugs Into Prison by Launching Items Over Security Fence: Police

Two Colorado men were arrested for attempting to use a compressed-air cannon to launch drugs and tobacco into a Louisiana federal prison.

The Independent UK

Tadeu Marroco: Why tobacco giant CEO’s pay is set to triple to £18m

Cigarette alternatives are a focus as well as the share price of BAT

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Melbourne Arson Attack That Killed 27 Y.O. Katie Tangey Linked To ‘Relentless’ Tobacco Wars

The house fire which resulted in the death of Katie Tangey in a case of mistaken identity has been linked to Melbourne's tobacco wars.

AAP

Police close in on arsonists after innocent life lost

The death of an innocent beloved burlesque performer after a home she was in was set alight in a case of mistaken identity has been linked to tobacco gang wars.

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The Conversation

We asked young people if they wanted tighter vaping regulation to phase out nicotine – here’s what they said

New Zealand’s smokefree law was hailed around the world for creating a smokefree generation that would have lifelong protection from smoking’s harms.

The Independent UK

Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products

The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend

Reason

Sell Flavored Tobacco in Massachusetts, Go To Jail

Massachusetts outlawed flavored tobacco. Now, just as criminal justice groups warned, a vape shop owner is serving time.

Evening Standard

British American Tobacco sales fall as ‘illicit single-use’ vapes hamper trading

Shares fell as much 9% as it revealed a slight decline in US vape sales, which it has touted as the future of the smoking industry.

Barchart

Bank of America: These 2 Stocks to Buy Are ‘Winners’ From Trump’s Tariffs

With Trump’s tariff strategy giving U.S. brands a competitive edge, Bank of America sees these two names as key beneficiaries.

Barchart

Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish on Philip Morris International Stock?

Tobacco giant Philip Morris has significantly outperformed the broader market over the past year and analysts remain bullish on the stock’s prospects.

The Times of India

World Cancer Day: How lifestyle changes can cut our cancer risk by half

Cancer is a major health concern worldwide accounting for nearly 1 in every 6 deaths, as per WHO. But did you know that nearly 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by making simple lifestyle changes? There are some factors like smoking, poor diet, lack of physical activity, and exposure…

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