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Published on Nov 2, 2025

Pumpkins could be absorbing poison — here’s what researchers discovered

That innocent-looking pumpkin on your table might be doing more than adding colour to your meals. A new study by scientists at Kobe University in Japan has revealed that pumpkins, squash, and other members of the gourd family can absorb toxic pollutants …

Source: The Times of India - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 2, 2025

Trick or treat? What’s really inside your Halloween pumpkin

Pumpkins often steal the spotlight in autumn. People carve them, cook them, and celebrate them. Yet beneath their bright skin lies something few notice – a hidden link between the soil and human health. Some pumpkins and their relatives, like zucchini and …

Source: Earth.com - Neutral
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Pumpkins May Channel Soil Toxins into Edible Fruit

Researchers from Kobe University have identified a molecular mechanism by which gourds such as pumpkins, squash and zucchini absorb stubborn soil pollutants and concentrate them in their edible parts. The team has discovered that a particular class of …

Source: Arabian Post - Pending
Published on Nov 1, 2025

Pumpkins could be hiding a deadly secret, study finds

31 October 2025 Pumpkins and other gourds may be hiding a toxic secret - they can absorb dangerous pollutants from the soil and store them in their edible parts. Pumpkins and other gourds may be hiding a toxic secret - they can absorb dangerous pollutants …

Source: Female First - Neutral
Published on Oct 31, 2025

Scientists Finally Discover Why Pumpkins Absorb Pollution

A microscopic protein twist explains why pumpkins soak up pollution, and how they might one day help remove it. Credit: Shutterstock Japanese scientists have found that a small change in plant proteins explains why pumpkins and zucchini absorb more …

Source: SciTechDaily - Neutral
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Why Do Pumpkins Accumulate Pollutants in Their Edible Flesh?

The Cucurbitaceae or gourd family of plants includes many popular fruits and vegetables, such as pumpkins, squash, watermelon, cucumbers and zucchini. While these plants all make for tasty treats, scientists are aware of another commonality – they tend to …

Source: Technology Networks - Neutral
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Your Pumpkin Might Be Hiding a Toxic Secret

Pumpkins, squash, zucchini, and other members of the gourd family have a surprising trait: they can take up pollutants from the soil and store them in their edible parts. Researchers at Kobe University have uncovered the biological reason behind this …

Source: ScienceDaily - Neutral
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Water bears survive cosmic radiation with one DNA-protecting protein – learning how could boost human resilience, too

A newly discovered protein from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease. Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that can survive just about anything : …

Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Can a species ‘de-evolve’? Wild tomatoes in the Galápagos may provide compelling evidence

Hundreds of miles off the coast of Ecuador, in the very place that inspired Charles Darwin’s seminal theory of evolution, a wild-growing species appears to have hit rewind. A small tomato found in the Galápagos, known scientifically as Solanum pennellii, …

Source: CNN - Neutral
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Reverse Evolution Found in Wild Galapagos Tomatoes Reveals Ancestral Genes

Thousands of kilometers from the coast of Ecuador, in a place that inspired Charles Darwin to ponder evolution, the wild plant seems to be returning to the times of ancient development. At the center of attention was a small tomato bush, known by the …

Source: Mezha - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 30, 2025

Nicotine pouches may help smokers reduce harm, study finds

An international research team from the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies has published new evidence suggesting that nicotine pouches could provide a pathway for adult tobacco users to reduce harm. The study, appearing in JAMA Network …

Source: Manila Standard - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 29, 2025

Herbivorous insects independently evolved salivary effectors to regulate plant immunity by destabilizing the malectin-...

The activation of innate immunity by membrane-localized receptors is a highly conserved mechanism in eukaryotes [1]. In sessile plants, the first line of defense against potential pathogenic microbes or insects relies on cell surface pattern-recognition …

Source: eLife - Pending
Published on Sep 25, 2025

Group offers hands-on Ag Experience for local youth

Ethan Curling considers all of the farms in Trigg County that he said stuck it out and persevered through those difficult times. “I think one of the most interesting topics is when the 1980s farm crisis happened and how so many farms went out of business,” …

Source: Kentucky New Era - Pending

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Published on November 1, 2025 - 01:40 GMT

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris through a new tobacco-related settlement

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris to resolve lingering disputes between the company and the state related to the landmark multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement reached in 1998. The agreement with Philip Morris follows another …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 21:51 GMT

N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Awards More Than $6.4 million to Support Agricultural Initiatives

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) has awarded more than $6.4 million in funding through 26 grants aimed at strengthening the state’s agricultural economy and supporting rural communities. The selected projects …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 11:24 GMT

Tobacco Market Worth USD 964.99 Billion in 2024 – Trends & Growth Forecast

The global Tobacco Market is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting consumer preferences and the rise of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Explore the global tobacco market, …

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Published on October 23, 2025 - 13:19 GMT

N.C. State Fair mock tobacco auction to be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Tobacco Pavilion

WHO/WHAT: The N.C. State Fair mock tobacco auction, featuring retired auctioneers and tobacco company buyers re-creating a typical tobacco auction. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will also be on hand. WHEN/WHERE: Friday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. in …

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Published on October 20, 2025 - 18:47 GMT

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 36 Health Care Facilities in 22 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 36 health care facilities in Adams, Allegheny, Bucks, Cambria, Centre, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Franklin, …

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Published on October 17, 2025 - 07:16 GMT

Global Tobacco Products Market to Reach USD 1,390.2 Billion by 2035, Growing at 2.3% CAGR | TMR

Population explosion coupled with lax enforcement of regulations in the less-developed countries enable tobacco firms to search for new consumer segments. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global tobacco products …

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Published on October 18, 2025 - 00:18 GMT

Maple Hill Loopers record fifth straight win in the N.C. State Fair Tobacco Stringing Contest

RALEIGH – The Maple Hill Loopers continued their winning streak in the N.C. State Fair’s Tobacco Stringing Contest Friday, Oct. 17, notching the team’s fifth straight win. The team is made up of husband and wife Sandy and Ken Jones of Maple Hill and …

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Published on October 16, 2025 - 14:06 GMT

Annual State Fair tobacco looping/stringing contest to be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Heritage Circle

WHO/WHAT: The annual N.C. State Fair tobacco looping/stringing contest features nearly a dozen teams of three competing for bragging rights and $500 in total prize money. or the contest, each tobacco stick will be judged on stringing time and …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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