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Published on 04:42 GMT

US firefighters disrupt ‘havan’ at Indian family's Texas home, viral video sparks debate: ‘Have some common sense’

A video showing firefighters from the Bedford Fire Department disrupting a havan, a Hindu ritual, performed at an Indian family’s house in Texas, US, has triggered a debate on social media. It has been widely circulated across social media platforms.The …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on 02:47 GMT

Ban on candy and sugary drinks starts in 2026: Big changes coming to SNAP in Texas

TEXAS – The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) already has rules about what can and can’t be purchased with benefits — items like tobacco, alcohol, non-food products, and restaurant meals are off the list. Now, sweetened drinks and candy are …

Source: KPRC - Texas - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2025

Texas SNAP Payment: List of beneficiaries receiving their food stamps from August 4 to 10, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most important implementations in the United States in terms of benefits for low-income people. This program is key for millions of families who have been affected by economic problems and …

Source: MARCA - Neutral
Published on Jan 8, 2025

ICE arrests over 200 illegal immigrants with child sex offense charges in Southeast Texas

Since February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested 214 non-citizens in Southeast Texas, all illegally present in the U.S. and either convicted of or charged with sex crimes involving children. The number of arrests already exceeds the …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on 03:33 GMT

COLORADO COUNTY CITIZEN BACK TO SCHOOL

Columbus ISD First Day of School – Wednesday, Aug. 13 Meet the Teacher Columbus Elementary School – Monday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Meet the Band Directors Columbus High School Saturday, Aug. 9 at 3 p.m. Registration Student registration is now open …

Source: The Colorado County Citizen - Texas - Pending
Published on 08:08 GMT

Murder defendants on Bowie County docket

TEXARKANA, Texas --Two defendants in Bowie County murder cases have had pretrial hearings set for Aug. 25 at the Bi-State Justice Building. The cases for Rodney Lindley and Darren Rashun King are both assigned to 202nd District Judge John Tidwell. Lindley, …

Source: Texarkana Gazette - Arkansas - Pending
Published on 03:02 GMT

Millions of shoppers in 6 more states to lose snacks in new junk food law – and your favorites are on chopping block

NEARLY nine million more shoppers will be banned from purchasing junk food products as new regulations go into effect in six states. As the state governments roll out laws restricting what food and drinks can be purchased using SNAP benefits, many fan- …

Source: The U.S. Sun - Right-wing
Published on 09:14 GMT

First graduates of youth diversion program show power of second chances

Port Arthur — Nearly a dozen students celebrated a unique graduation ceremony Monday afternoon, marking their successful completion of the Texas Youth Diversion Program. The program, spearheaded by Justice of the Peace Joseph Guillory II, offers minors a …

Source: Fox 4 Beaumont - Texas - Center-right
Published on 02:42 GMT

Security guards for smoke shops? For what purpose?

Do members of the Ceres City Council actually read the ordinances they are asked to pass? I don’t think the mayor does. Mayor Javier Lopez made a comment – veiled as a question – during the agenda item on a new ordinance regulating smoke shops. The …

Source: The Ceres Courier - California - Pending
Published on 07:07 GMT

3 Mesquite teens killed in incidents involving stolen guns; community reacts

Three teenagers have lost their lives to gun violence in Mesquite in recent days. Now the community is partnering with law enforcement officials to find solutions. MESQUITE, Texas - Three teenagers have lost their lives to gun violence in Mesquite in …

Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth - Texas - Indeterminate
Published on 07:47 GMT

41 arrested in ATF, Chicago police sting targeting machine-gun conversion devices

CHICAGO – An operation targeting trafficked illegal firearms and machine-gun conversion devices linked to "violent criminal activity" in Chicago and across the United States yielded over 40 arrests, federal and local authorities said. As part of …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 08:22 GMT

Futures Rise Again Because Why Not

Risk is mostly higher again this morning, last Friday's selloff long forgotten, with equity futures and macro credit opening stronger while the yield curve is bear flattening as rates sell off across the curve, and the USD is higher. As of 8:00am ET, S …

Source: Zero Hedge - Right-wing
Published on 03:25 GMT

Louisiana in talks with Trump to run immigration jail inside Angola, sources say

Louisiana officials are in talks with the Trump administration about housing immigrant detainees at the State Penitentiary at Angola, part of a push to meet the demands of the U.S. president's widening immigration crackdown by outsourcing operations to …

Source: The Advocate - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on 04:35 GMT

Sesame Street Live Coming to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall: Show Dates, Tickets And What to Expect

Some of my most cherished early childhood memories are my parents taking me to do something that Big People do, whether it was a trip to a nice restaurant, or even better, a trip to the theater. I think I still have my Ice Capades light-up visor in the …

Source: 103.3 The GOAT - Louisiana - Pending
Published on 06:12 GMT

Where Have the Proud Boys Gone?

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security debuted a recruitment strategy to expand the ranks of ICE: sign-on bonuses. Thanks to a rush of cash from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the department announced that it’s offering up to $50,000 to newly …

Source: The Atlantic - Neutral
Published on 02:55 GMT

Officials shift focus in fight against student vaping

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Parents concerned about vaping among students may find some relief as local officials and schools are changing their approach to the problem. Nueces County Judge Joe Benavides sees about 1,000 vaping-related cases a year, mostly …

Source: KRIS 6 - Texas - Neutral
Published on 02:55 GMT

Corpus Christi man sentenced to federal prison for targeting Vape City stores

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man is headed to federal prison for robbing two vape shops and leading police on a high-speed chase. On July 9, 2024, Jose Rodriguez and Alex Espinosa walked into a Vape City store on Ayers St. and demanded money …

Source: KRIS 6 - Texas - Neutral
Published on 04:37 GMT

Louisiana’s SNAP Program to Ban Sodas and Candy Soon

Louisiana SNAP recipients need to brace for some big changes. The feds have granted the state a waiver to restrict the purchases of sodas, energy drinks, and candy using SNAP benefits in the Bayou State. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins signed …

Source: 1130 AM The Tiger - Louisiana - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2025

Six SNAP waivers signed to remove sugary drinks and candy as eligible purchases

Joined by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV), and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, Rollins signed waivers for Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas that will eliminate …

Source: Washington Examiner - Pending

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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 July 24, 2025 - 13:48 GMT

President Of Tobacco Road Sports Cafés Pleaded Guilty To Embezzling Over $1.7 Million In North Carolina Sales Tax

An Apex businessman was previously indicted on felony state tax charges on March 7, 2023, and pleaded guilty on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Wake County Superior Court to 15 felony state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue related …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 13:39 GMT

President Of Tobacco Road Sports Cafés Pleaded Guilty To Embezzling Over $1.7 Million In North Carolina Sales Tax

An Apex businessman was previously indicted on felony state tax charges on March 7, 2023, and pleaded guilty on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Wake County Superior Court to 15 felony state tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue related …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Owner Ken Young Jr. of Young's Tobacco Store Shares Insights as Golf Cart Maintenance Expert in HelloNation

How often should you maintain your golf cart to avoid costly repairs and keep it running smoothly? PORT NECHES, TX, UNITED STATES, July 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How often should you maintain your golf cart to avoid costly repairs and keep …

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Published on July 20, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Shadow Report Urges WHO FCTC to Embrace Tobacco Harm Reduction as a Core Strategy

MANILA, Philippines, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A newly revised Shadow Report, released by the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA), calls for a fundamental shift in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) approach to …

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Published on July 18, 2025 - 11:26 GMT

Ilham Aliyev attended opening of tobacco products manufacturing facility at Aghdam Industrial Park

AZERBAIJAN, July 18 - On July 18, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of a …

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Published on July 16, 2025 - 04:41 GMT

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 31 Health Care Facilities in 22 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 31 health care facilities in Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Delaware, Erie, Fulton, Huntingdon, Lancaster, …

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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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