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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.

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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

The Independent UK

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.

Reason

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Barchart

3 Consumer Staples Stocks for Defensive Investing

The market for consumer essentials and necessities is growing rapidly, thanks to the resilient demand and increasing sustainable practices, making consumer staples stocks ideal for investors following defensive investing. Amid this, robust consumer staples stocks PepsiCo (PEP), Philip Morris International (PM), and Kimberly-Clark (KMB) could be ideal buys for defensive…

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Altria Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

Altria outperformed the broader market over the past year, yet Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Osaka Implements Ban On Public Smoking Ahead Of World Expo

Osaka gears up for Expo 2025 with a public smoking ban to enhance safety and cleanliness, aligning with Japan's declining tobacco use trend.

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Trump Rolls Back FDA Menthol Ban

Biden's FDA pushed a prohibition that disproportionately targeted marginalized communities. Trump's reversal may mark a shift toward smarter drug policy.

Reason

FDA's Approval of Nicotine Pouches as a Step in Tobacco Harm Reduction

The FDA has recently authorized the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, marking a pivotal moment in tobacco harm reduction. As concerns about traditional smoking persist, nicotine pouches present a viable alternative for adult smokers. This approval underscores their potential public health benefits, despite challenges surrounding youth appeal.

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Smokers unlikely to quit with just willpower, say researchers

Those using e-cigarettes, medication or heated tobacco products are more likely to successfully give up smoking

The Guardian - UK

Altria Group (MO) vs. Universal Corporation (UVV): Which Tobacco Stock Offers Greater Returns?

The tobacco industry is anticipated to be bolstered by the growing popularity of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Amid this, let’s compare tobacco stocks Altria Group (MO) and Universal Corporation (UVV) to analyze which tobacco stock offers greater returns. Read on to find out….

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What are Zyn nicotine pouches? And are they bad for you?

The FDA has given marketing authorization to Zyn nicotine pouches. That doesn't necessarily mean they're safe to use, especially for young people, and experts say there's little evidence that they help adults quit smoking.

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Every Drink Elevates Your Cancer Risk. So, How Much Alcohol You Can Safely Drink?

Alcohol is the third-most preventable cause of cancer in the U.S, putting it just behind tobacco and obesity.

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How To Protect Your Health: Preventing Smoking And Tobacco Use

Smoking and tobacco use continue to be significant health risks, contributing to a variety of diseases and conditions. There is a lot of evidence that smoking is bad for you, from lung cancer to heart disease. Even though there is a lot of proof to ...

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Man charged over tobacconist firebombing

Police allege a man assaulted and threatened a tobacconist store owner before throwing an explosive device into the shop.

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The Conversation

‘The complicated zone where the beautiful and the damned collide’: remembering David Lynch

The acclaimed American filmmaker David Lynch has died at the age of 78. While a cause of death has yet to be publicly announced, Lynch, a lifelong tobacco enthusiast, revealed in 2024 he was suffering from emphysema.

Reason

The FDA Proposes a De Facto Cigarette Ban, Which Would Expand the Disastrous War on Drugs

Mandating negligible nicotine levels in tobacco products would create a big black market and criminalize currently legal transactions.

The Independent UK

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

Federal health officials are backing the health benefits of nicotine pouches, ruling that Philip Morris International’s Zyn can help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes

Roll Call

FDA authorizes first nicotine pouches - Roll Call

The authorization means pouches can be marketed to adults 21 or older but doesn’t mean the products are “FDA approved.”

Mic

The FDA's Plan To Fight Cigarette Addiction Is A Bold, But Obvious, Next Step

The Biden administration's proposal aims to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes as part of an effort to reduce addiction and improve public health.

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FDA Proposes Rule To Limit Nicotine In Cigarettes

FDA's proposed rule to limit nicotine in tobacco products aims to reduce addiction and improve public health.

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FDA moves to limit nicotine in cigarettes, some other tobacco - Roll Call

Rule aims to limit maximum amount of nicotine in certain combustible tobacco products to 0.70 milligrams per gram of tobacco.

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