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Pennsylvania Plans Unapproved Vape Enforcement October 19
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Pennsylvania will begin enforcing Act 57 on October 19, barring retailers from selling vape and e-cigarette products not listed in the state’s approved directory. Officials say inspections will initially emphasize compliance education, while repeat violations can bring escalating fines and other penalties; retailers warn the restrictions could affect much of their inventory.
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Youth tobacco use falls in Louisiana and Oregon as regions tighten vaping rules
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Tobacco-control efforts range from workforce training in Vietnam and new vaping restrictions in the Cayman Islands to prevention programs in Louisiana. Reports from Oregon and Louisiana show declines in youth tobacco use, while Oregon also reports falling adult cigarette smoking and sales, though adult vaping and unequal progress remain concerns.
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Nirvana Members Reunite, Accept MTV Vanguard Award
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— Sep 27, 2026
Grohl, Novoselic and Smear accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award from Chuck D on Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles; Novoselic called Cobain "one of one" as Smear lit a cigarette. The band did not perform.
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Smear lighting a cigarette during the speech felt like classic Nirvana style.
Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge
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— Sep 16, 2026
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.
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Anthropic’s AI Sent Police A False Report Of A Homicide
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 1h
Health Official Fears Biden Abandoning Menthol Cigarettes Ban
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— Feb 15, 2024
A top Biden administration health official in the Biden administration is afraid President Joe Biden will not follow through with banning menthol cigarettes in favor of the Black vote. Robert Califf, the commissioner of…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Trump Administration Announces Ban on E-Cigarette Flavors, Except Menthol
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— Jan 2, 2020
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a ban on some e-cigarette flavors to curb rising teenage use of vaping products, allowing menthol and tobacco flavors to remain on the market. The flavor ban applies to…
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‘Big Bang Theory’ Actress Kate Micucci Reveals She Has Lung Cancer, Says She’s ‘Never Smoked a Cigarette’
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— Dec 13, 2023
“Big Bang Theory” actress Kate Micucci, 43, revealed she had been diagnosed with lung cancer, though she claimed she had “never smoked a cigarette” before. Micucci, who played Lucy on the show, announced in a TikTok…
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Sean Hannity Tells Biden FDA to ‘Come and Arrest Me’ In Response to E-Cigarette Ban
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— Jun 24, 2022
Fox News host Sean Hannity vowed to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Juul electronic cigarettes ahead of the agency’s announcement of the move Thursday. “They ban it and I’ll do it live on TV and they…
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CDC Reports Decline in E-Cigarette Use Among US High Schoolers
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— Sep 9, 2020
The percentage of e-cigarette users among high school students in the United States has declined to about 20% in 2020 from 27.5% last year, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on…
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Character skills beat test scores for lifelong success
GED holders match college-bound graduates on cognitive tests yet land near dropouts on earnings and marriage, which is why Tough puts grit and self-control ahead of IQ.
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FDA Authorizes Juul2 E-Cigarette
Health
— Aug 28, 2026
The FDA has authorized Juul Labs’ Juul2 e-cigarette system, including a device and 18 mg/mL tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, and noted that a significant share of adult smokers switched from cigarettes to these products, with higher switching rates for menthol. Regulators emphasized that complete switching offers greater health benefits than dual use and that the agency approved these products because their population health benefits outweigh the risks, bringing the total FDA-authorized Juul items to 48 while signaling ongoing market expansion and future adult-focused flavor and strength applications.
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Biden Makes Telling Move with Menthol Cigarette Ban as Black Voter Support Crumbles
Opinion
— Apr 7, 2024
More and more black voters are realizing that Democrats don’t have their best interests in mind, no matter what the liberal politicians might say to convince them otherwise. So what’s President Joe “ You Ain’t Black ”…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Study Finds People Who Vape As Out Of Shape As Smokers
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— Sep 10, 2024
Non-vapers did far better than both vapers and cigarette smokers in a series of tests designed to measure their capacity for exercise, say scientists. CHIARA SUMMER VIA UNSPLASH “> Young people who vape perform as badly…
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‘Just Living His Life’: Jurors See Videos Taken Before and After Floyd’s Deadly Arrest
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— Apr 3, 2021
Minutes before his death last May, George Floyd looked happy and energetic while waiting to buy cigarettes at a Minneapolis store. A little later, he was lying handcuffed in the street with his neck pinned to the ground…
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What The FDA’s Latest Ruling Could Mean For Future Of Nicotine Pouches
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— Jul 1, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to allow certain nicotine pouches to be marketed as posing fewer health risks than cigarettes could potentially lead to the U.S. becoming smoke-free one day, according to one analyst.
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California Hides Identity Of ‘High-Ranking’ Cop Who Abused ‘Confidential’ State Database
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Commentary: 2 Women Busted Trying to Skip COVID Vaccine Line Dressed as ‘Grannies’
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— Feb 22, 2021
I remember the kids in my high school trying to look older in order to get into rated R movies or buy cigarettes. I would have hoped that kind of behavior would have ended by the time you hit 21 and you’re able to do…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Is Biden Admin Trying to Suck All Joy Out of Life?: FDA Could Order Juul E-Cigarettes off the Market
Opinion
— Jun 22, 2022
With gas prices setting new record highs, inflation hovering near a 40-year high, and warnings of a potential recession, President Joe Biden’s administration is focused on the issue Americans really care about right…
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Marijuana Use Reaches Record High Across United States
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— Aug 24, 2026
Americans smoking marijuana has hit a record 17%, tying the peak set in 2023 and up from 7% in 2013, with edible use at 15%; usage is markedly higher among adults under 50 and those who are less educated or drink alcohol. Public opinion remains closely divided about marijuana’s effects, while cigarette smoking remains at a historic low, and Alaska shows even higher monthly use at roughly one in five residents.
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PMI, Altria forge U.S. cigarette manufacturing pact
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— Aug 24, 2026
Philip Morris International announced a contract manufacturing arrangement with Philip Morris USA (Altria) through its non-U.S. affiliates, with first shipments targeted for early 2027, while PMI remains focused on a smoke-free future and does not plan to commercialize combustibles in the United States; both companies will operate independently with separate commercialization, distribution, and regulatory responsibilities, and the deal is not expected to materially affect PMI’s 2026 financial results. The arrangement is framed as leveraging each party’s manufacturing capabilities to support efficiency and strategic transition without altering U.S. market stance on combustibles.
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