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Australia’s Prohibition-style attempts to abolish nicotine use have predictably led to a new drug war being fought over a legal substance.

Reason

Tobacco-like plant engineered to pump out nutrients found in breast milk

Breakthrough could pave way for formula milk that more closely replicates health benefits of breastfeeding

The Guardian - UK

News Corp’s quiet apology after outrage over use of Indigenous children’s images

Apology from Sky News was published at 7pm on Friday – a time when very few would see it, complainants say. Plus: speculation over Paul Barry’s replacement

The Guardian - AU

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'You're failing!': The federal government is having a reckoning over youth vaping, as senators tear into FDA and DOJ

Twice as many high school and middle school students are using e-cigarettes as adults, Senator Dick Durbin said during a contentious hearing.

Fortune

FDA, DOJ hammered on response to illegal vapes - Roll Call

Lawmakers blasted the FDA for not cracking down on illegal vapes, with one telling the FDA "you have completely fallen down on the job."

Roll Call

Brickbat: …Where Everybody Knows Your Name and Badge Number

A group of New York City sheriffs created a "man cave" at a city storage facility and stocked it with booze and tobacco products seized from stores and bars they raided and closed for violating COVID-19 shutdown orders. They reportedly blocked off the security cameras so they could drink and…

Reason

Tobacco, alcohol, processed foods and fossil fuels ‘kill 2.7m a year in Europe’

World Health Organization report calls on governments to impose tougher regulation of health-harming products

The Guardian - UK

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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio

Even though inflation appears to be cooling down, it still remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, investors could consider looking into high-yield dividend stocks, Verizon Communications (VZ), Altria Group (MO), and Ares Capital (ARCC). Keep reading.

StockNews.com

How Is Philip Morris' Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Staples Stocks

Philip Morris has outperformed other consumer staples stocks over the past three months, and analysts remain optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

More Evidence that Bans on Flavored Vaping Products May Increase Teen Smoking

Policies that increase the use of traditional cigarettes are unlikely to improve public health.

Reason

Our tobacco road: Police traffic stops uncover huge illegal hauls on Hume

One van was carrying a hydraulic press to produce cigarettes.

The Canberra Times

Nicotine patches, like Zyn, are used by 400,000 teens. Here's why some experts say 'it's reasonable to be concerned'

Health risks of nicotine include a moderately elevated risk of increased blood pressure, heart rate, and a narrowing of the arteries.

Fortune

BAT subsidiary lobbies Pakistan to allow export of cigarettes to Sudan

Exclusive: critics brand British American Tobacco’s plan to ‘flood a country in crisis with cheap cigarettes’ as ‘beyond shameful’

The Guardian - UK

Fire authorities issue warning as tobacco war continues

Police are investigating two new attacks on Melbourne tobacco stores, one engulfed by fire and the other the target of a ram raid.

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What Vape Flavours Exist? Guide to Vape Flavours for beginners

Are you wondering about vape flavours? Vaping is a popular smoking alternative because of its many flavours. There are fruity and minty flavours for everyone. Popular vape flavours like Relx include a lot of fruit flavours. Fruit-flavoured vapes ...

The Conversation

Millions of current smokers became addicted when they were teens – and nicotine marketing targets adolescents today just as it did decades ago

About 37 million children ages 13 to 15 around the world use tobacco, according to a 2024 report from the World Health Organization.

The Canberra Times

Border Force raids ACT stores, seize illicit tobacco worth $555,000

Vapes, cigarettes and loose leaf tobacco were seized.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Ultra-processed food is killing us — these two proposals could make a huge difference

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The Conversation

Smoking in Africa: study of 16 countries shows higher taxes would help young smokers quit or cut down

World No Tobacco Day serves to increase awareness about the preventable death and illness associated with tobacco use. It also puts a spotlight on policies that governments can use to reduce consumption of tobacco products.

The Independent UK

Snus: What do nicotine pouches do to your body?

The nicotine is is absorbed into your bloodstream through the mucous membranes of your mouth

The Independent UK

What is snus and why are footballers using it?

A recent survey found that one in five male and female professional players are currently using snus, nicotine pouches or both

The Independent UK

One in five footballers use tobacco pouches or nicotine products, survey finds

The report by Loughborough University suggests that true usage figures are ‘likely’ to be even higher

AAP

Molotov cocktail in two new tobacco shop arson attacks

Two more tobacco shops have gone up in flames in Melbourne, with a Molotov cocktail used to torch one business and accelerant used in a different attack.

AAP

Tobacco wars: police warn landlords of insurance risk

Victoria Police want landlords to rethink leasing their shops to tobacco or vape stores, saying links to criminal activity might make insurance null and void.

The Independent UK

Disposable vapes reversing historic trend by driving up nicotine use in England

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009

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