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Black Americans need tobacco substitutes

The decades-long failure to curb cigarette addiction reveals a painful legacy of deception towards Black Americans

Salon

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

A man who stored a handgun in a fridge has been handed a three-month prison term for firearm offences after Victorian tobacco war detectives arrested him.

AAP

Tobacco war grows with another reception centre fire

A blaze at a Melbourne reception centre is being investigated by detectives looking into a series of arson attacks linked to a conflict over illicit tobacco.

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Businesses torched in lead-up to boxing match

Two venues have been torched in the lead-up to a former bikie's boxing match and police say neither business is linked to an illegal tobacco conflict.

AAP

The impact of smoking on vision: Why quitting matters

Smoking, long recognized for its detrimental effects on respiratory and cardiovascular health, also affects eye health. The link between smoking and vision impairment is a matter of growing concern, shedding light on yet another reason why quitting smoking is essential for overall health. From the smokers themselves to those inhaling…

The Times of India

Australia detains alleged key player in North Korean tobacco smuggling scheme after US request

Exclusive: Jin Guanghua was arrested by the AFP in Melbourne last year and is facing extradition to the US

The Guardian - AU

Masked men armed with hatchets allegedly rob tobacco shop

The men are accused of stealing cash and cigarettes.

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When Doctors Are the Source of Public Health Misinformation

Medical professionals are often unaware of the relevant research on the relative risks of tobacco products, and that can matter for public health.

Reason

Health minister accuses vaping lobby of targeting children after industry ad campaign against ban

Industry claims vapes should be regulated like alcohol but Mark Butler says companies want to create a ‘new generation addicted to nicotine’

The Guardian - AU

Duo charged over extortion threat amid Vic tobacco war

Two men have been charged after allegedly threatening to firebomb a tobacconist in Melbourne's outer north, as a seperate store went up in smoke overnight.

AAP

Research Shows Lasting Effects Of Smoking After Quitting

Researchers are still discovering how smoking continues to harm people's health even years after they quit, with a new study on Wednesday revealing tobacco's lasting effect on the immune system.

International Business Times

Vape Stores Are Most Common In Poor Areas & Near Schools Bc The Tobacco Industry Is Truly Evil

Vape stores in Western Australia are densely located in disadvantages areas, new research has revealed, with almost 9 out of 10 of them within walking distance of a school

Pedestrian.tv

Meet the Zynfluencers: how nicotine pouches ignited a new culture war

Zyn, a kind of modern-day snuff, has developed a bro-y fandom on social media. It’s also opened up a predictable divide

The Guardian - US

3 B-Rated Tobacco Stocks to Buy in February

Despite the sector facing strict regulations due to health hazards, the tobacco industry is expanding due to steady demand and new product launches. So, fundamentally strong tobacco stocks, Altria Group (MO), Turning Point Brands (TPB), and Vector Group (VGR) might be solid buys this month. Read more.

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Vape raids nab $12m in goods as school detections axed

Officers have seized millions of dollars worth of illegal vapes and tobacco in Sydney raids as authorities try to crack down on the burgeoning industry.

AAP

Arson attack investigators probe tobacco shop blaze

Detectives probing arson attacks linked to a criminal conflict over tobacco are probing another suspicious blaze in Melbourne.

The Times of India

'Cool' hookah being banned by Karnataka: Serious health issues it can cause

Karnataka government has banned hookah citing 'public health and safety'. StateHealth Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao took to social media to inform the public about the decision. This decisive action is backed by alarming data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) Global Adult Tobacco Survey-2016-17 (GATS-2), which states that 22.8 per…

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 8 February: Index closes down 0.4%, S&P still near 5000 with $44bn added to Arm value

London’s long-awaited run of dealmaking action continued today when Tesco unveiled the sale of its banking operations to Barclays.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese government condemns ‘widespread marketing’ of nicotine pouches to young people

Regulated in Australia as prescription medicines, nicotine pouches are being promoted on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook

AAP

Vape market worth up to $500 million in Victoria

Almost half a million Victorians admit to vaping and new figures reveal the e-cigarette industry could be worth up to $500 million.

The Guardian - AU

‘All good to take to school?’: Australian influencers promote flavoured nicotine pouches to vape-addicted youths

Exclusive: TikTok users and Australian websites promote likely harmful products as a way to quit vaping – but TGA warns they can only be supplied with a prescription

The Guardian - US

Secretive US rightwing group Alec designs law to give big business ‘complete immunity for bad acts’

Group wrote model legislation to restrict lawsuits under public nuisance laws used to hold opioid makers and others to account

The Hindu

ATF disappointed with Union Budget for sparing tobacco products

The Anti Tobacco Forum in Mysuru expresses disappointment over the budget for not taxing tobacco products.

International Business Times

The Fight Over Vaping: Lobbyists, Campaigners Clash Before Summit

Does vaping offer an opportunity for smokers to kick their deadly tobacco habit, or pose a vast new health threat to the world's young people?

International Business Times

Panama To Host Anti-tobacco Talks As Industry Courts New, Younger Smokers

A global anti-tobacco meeting opens in Panama on Monday to halt the harmful consequences of smoking, as tobacco companies endeavor to hook more users -- including children -- with addictive products.

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