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53-year-old sentenced to prison for selling illegal firearms, narcotics in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 53-year-old man will spend the next 21 years in prison after he sold illegal firearms and narcotics for months in Kansas City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says that on Thursday, Aug. 7, Nathan …

Source: KCTV 5 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Kansas City man sentenced to prison for conspiracy to sell firearms to felons

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man will join two of his co-defendants in prison after he was sentenced for a conspiracy to sell firearms to felons. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Western Missouri announced on Thursday, Aug. 7, that …

Source: KCTV 5 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Minnesota Supreme Court rules it's legal to carry ghost gun without serial number

10 people charged in Minnesota sex trafficking investigation, and more headlines 10 people charged in Minnesota sex trafficking investigation, and more headlines 03:00 The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that it is legal for Minnesotans to carry a …

Source: CBS 4 - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Minnesota lawmaker plans to address ghost gun ‘loophole’ following Supreme Court ruling

ST. PAUL — A Minnesota lawmaker on Thursday said he plans to close the “loophole” on ghost guns in the 2026 legislative session following a state Supreme Court ruling that guns without serial numbers are legal. Sen. Ron Latz, DFL-St. Louis Park, announced …

Source: Pine Journal - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Tobacco Bowl set for Aug. 15

The annual Tobacco Bowl Jamboree will take place Aug. 15 on the Creekbank. The action will get underway at 6 p.m. with Friendship Christian taking on White House. The Commanders are led by Coach John McNeil who is entering his 37th year coaching high …

Source: Hartsville Vidette - Tennessee - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Littering In Minnesota Includes More Than Just Trash

When trying to eat right, it's essential to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet whenever possible. On the way to work in the morning, I try to enjoy a banana or an apple, and when I finish, I'm always stuck wondering what to do with …

Source: 1390 Granite City Sports - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Aug 6, 2025

South Dakota State names distinguished alumni

SDSU Marketing & Communications BROOKINGS — Three women in wide-ranging leadership positions and three men with extensive legal careers comprise the six graduates who have risen to the top of their fields and have been selected for the 2025 Class of …

Source: The Brookings Register - South Dakota - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Employers Continue to Face ERISA Tobacco Surcharge Lawsuits, With Mixed Results

Recently, companies have seen a spate of class action lawsuits challenging the legality of tobacco cessation wellness programs and related tobacco surcharges imposed by their employer-sponsored health benefit plans. Plaintiffs allege that plans have …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Minnesota’s Clean Indoor Air Act turns 50

News Release Aug. 6, 2025 Contact information Fifty years ago, Minnesota became the first state to adopt landmark legislation restricting smoking in indoor public places and workspaces. That legislation, the Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (MCIAA), protects …

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Published on Aug 6, 2025

Are obesity and alcohol consumption the real reasons for Iowa’s high cancer cases?

It is a well-established fact that Iowa has the second highest number of cancer cases in the country. In 2024, Iowa had a rate of 498 cancer cases per 100,000 individuals annually, behind Kentucky (the highest) by only 12 cases (https://www. …

Source: SW Iowa News Source - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Rochester's greatest boxer faced his share of battles, in and out of the ring

Pat O'Connor's earliest memory was his dad lacing up tiny boxing gloves on Pat's hands. Then, Pat said, his dad got down on his knees and refereed a boxing match--real punches, real blood--between Pat and his little brother, Dan. Pat O' …

Source: Post-Bulletin - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Buy 4 of the Highest-Yielding Dividend Kings Before the Fed Lowers Interest Rates

Investing Paolo Gallo / Shutterstock.com While the December 2024 interest rate cut of 25 basis points may be the last until September, it is an excellent bet that federal funds will be lower than today’s effective federal funds rate of 4.33%, which is …

Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Pending
Published on Aug 6, 2025

Blazing new trails: These 13 Minnesota cities are considering municipal cannabis stores

Greater Minnesota Newsletter | Everything you need to know about what's happening across Greater Minnesota. Delivered to your inbox Tuesday afternoons. Cannabound manager Jacquara Jackson, left, and Northbound Liquors manager Megan Knopik, stand for a …

Source: MinnPost - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Downtown Sioux Falls Fernson Now Serving Delicious Sweet Treats

There is no shortage of restaurants and bars in Sioux Falls. Some even serve delicious meals with their cold brews, like Fernson Brewing Company in Downtown Sioux Falls. Fernson Brewing Company in Downtown Sioux Falls introduced a new menu for all your …

Source: 97.3 KKRC - South Dakota - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Lake Benton Showboat Ballroom

During high school, when Christmas break was over, there was a long stretch of cold weather ahead of us before we could even start to think about spring fever. To help pass the time on the weekends when we didn’t have a home basketball game, two popular …

Source: Tracy Area Headlight Herald - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2025

For taxes paid, Minnesota offers a ‘taxpayer receipt’ for where dollars go

Published 5:30 am Monday, August 4, 2025 Whether they like it all or not, Minnesota taxpayers purchase a lot of state services. A relatively new state law entitles them to a receipt for what they buy – sort of. At least once per year since the 2023 …

Source: Albert Lea Tribune - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2025

How many cigarettes does Carlos Prates smoke in a day? A closer look at the UFC fighter's controversial habit

Carlos Prates will be aiming to get back in the win column when he faces Geoff Neal in a welterweight matchup on the main card of UFC 319 on Aug. 16 at the United Center in Chicago. The two were originally scheduled to face each other at UFC 314 on April …

Source: Sportskeeda - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2025

Bright Eyes’ Conor Oberst Attends His Own Lookalike Concert in Nebraska

Indie-rock veteran Conor Oberst has become the latest musician to be the focus of a lookalike contest, with the Bright Eyes frontman going so far as to show up at the event. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Taking place on Friday (Aug. 1) at …

Source: Billboard - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2025

Morgan's Cowpoke Haven

The sun was just beginning to rise on Jan. 29, 1958, over the windswept hills of Ellsworth, Nebraska. In this tiny unincorporated town where Highways 2 and 27 meet in the western Sandhills, Graham’s General Store opened its doors at 7 a.m., as it did every …

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Published on August 6, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

New Website Empowers NYS Healthcare Leaders with Free Tools to Treat Tobacco Use

New York, New York, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAI Global is announcing a new website for the Health Systems for a Tobacco-Free New York (HSTFNY) program. The newly redesigned website serves healthcare and behavioral health leaders across New York …

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Published on August 5, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Dejavoo and EVS Launch In-Terminal Age Verification App for Alcohol, Cannabis, Vape, Tobacco, and Gaming Retailers

Retailers selling age-restricted products can now scan IDs directly on Dejavoo terminals to prevent underage sales and meet regulatory requirements. MINEOLA, NY, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dejavoo Systems, a leading …

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Published on August 4, 2025 - 20:21 GMT

Veteran’s persistence pays off in quitting tobacco

Douglas Ferrier didn’t quit smoking for good when he placed his “last pack” in his father’s coffin. He didn’t quit during a second attempt to go cold turkey or when he first tried to stop by using medication. But Ferrier persisted, which is why he’s …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 22:04 GMT

DPS Announces Leadership Changes Across the State

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes to key leadership positions across the department, which were confirmed by the Public Safety Commission (PSC) during its meeting today. The changes are a result of personnel …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 23:12 GMT

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Dog Fighting and Drug Crimes

An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to federal dog fighting and drug crimes. Joel Brown, 38, admitted to possessing and training dogs for fighting purposes and possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, Brown kept …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 08:38 GMT

Convenience Stores Market Size, Share, Trends, Growth Opportunities, Key Players and Forecast to 2034

Convenience Stores Market Research Report By, Product Type, Ownership Type, Store Size, Target Consumer, Regional VT, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Convenience Stores Market has experienced steady growth and …

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Published on August 7, 2025 - 19:42 GMT

Monetary Policy Report - August 2025

1: The economic outlook The path of disinflation in underlying domestic price and wage pressures has generally continued, albeit to different degrees (Key judgement 1). Wage growth has declined further recently, to around 5% in May, although services …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on August 7, 2025 - 12:25 GMT

Economic Bulletin Issue 5, 2025

Summary At its meeting on 24 July 2025, the Governing Council decided to keep the three key ECB interest rates unchanged. Inflation is currently at the 2% medium-term target. The incoming information is broadly in line with the Governing Council’s previous …

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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 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 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 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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Published on May 16, 2016 - 02:01 GMT

Philip Morris International signs a new three-year Agreement with Greek government for the purchase of Greek oriental ...

Aspropyrgos, February 24, 2016 - Philip Morris International (PMI) and its affiliate, Papastratos Cigarette Manufacturing Company, announced today a Cooperation Agreement with the Greek Government for the purchase of Greek oriental tobacco for the next …

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Published on May 16, 2016 - 02:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Europe and the Middle East

Certified as Leading Employer in 24 Countries LAUSANNE - February 10, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized as a Top employer in Europe for the fourth consecutive year, and for the first time in …

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Published on May 16, 2016 - 02:01 GMT

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share

CORRECTING and REPLACING Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.02 Per Share March 11, 2016 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: This replaces the announcement made at 3:29 pm CET on March 10, …

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Published on May 16, 2016 - 02:01 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) declares regular quarterly Dividend of $1.02 per share

NEW YORK, March 10, 2016 -- 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 April 11, 2016, to shareholders of record as of March …

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