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Published on Apr 25, 2025

GANG IN TOBACCO BALES HEIST

Eight daring robbers last Sunday night besieged Voedsel Tobacco International Auction Floors in Rusape, and made off with several bales worth thousands of dollars in a heist that has shaken the tobacco industry. The marauding robbers allegedly overpowered …

Source: News dze Zimbabwe - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

St. Paul shooter gets 19½-year prison sentence for killing man on University Avenue who had his back to him

E’Shaun Maurice Funches said during his presentence investigation that his killing of 30-year-old Alfonzo Avery Armstead in St. Paul was “about two men’s egos and pride,” his attorney told the court Thursday. Assistant Ramsey County Attorney Ryan Flynn …

Source: Pioneer Press - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Four Grand Forks businesses fail tobacco compliance checks

GRAND FORKS — During tobacco compliance checks carried out Wednesday, April 23, 15 businesses passed and four failed, according to a press release issued by the Grand Forks Police Department. The checks are done by the GFPD's Education and Outreach …

Source: Grand Forks Herald - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Drunken Jarrow yob assaulted grandmother after she refused him a cigarette

A drunken yob assaulted his own grandmother after she refused him a cigarette in the middle of the night. Daniel Gaunt returned to his gran's home after an evening of drinking and kept going into her bedroom to ask her for a cigarette. But after she …

Source: Chronicle Live - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Bring on the Aprons and Cigarettes: Greenwich Village Restaurant Hosts ‘The Bear’ Lookalike Contest

Inspired by strong feelings about The Bear — with the next season said to start in June — Italian restaurant Suprema Provisions (305 Bleecker Street at Seventh Avenue South) is running a Carmy lookalike contest on Sunday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. It’ll be …

Source: Eater - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Tobacco Use Drops In Alaska, But Health Officials Warn Fight Isn’t Over

Tobacco use in Alaska is trending down, but state health officials say it remains a top cause of preventable death—and progress isn’t reaching everyone equally. According to the Alaska Tobacco Prevention and Control Program’s (TPC) FY2024 annual report, …

Source: KSRM 920 AM - Alaska - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

America's wokest DA breaks her own rules to let Tim Walz worker who keyed six Teslas off the hook

America's wokest DA has been accused of flouting her own rules to ensure a Minnesota state worker walked free after keying six Teslas. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty's office revealed this week that they dropped charges against 33-year- …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Case dismissed against Federal Way man who dismembered roommate

A Federal Way man accused of shooting his roommate, then dismembering the body and placing the remains in trash bags inside their apartment in May 2022, was found incompetent by the court, and his case was dismissed. On Jan. 8, Judge Johanna Bender found …

Source: Federal Way Mirror - Washington State - Pending
Published on Apr 27, 2025

Alarming rise of cancer: A call to action for public health practitioners

Cancer has become a serious public health issue, claiming countless lives, particularly among the young and vulnerable populations. As a public health practitioner, I am compelled to express my deep concern about the increasing prevalence and incidence of …

Source: The Standard - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Indiana eyes tobacco tax hike to tackle $2.4 Billion budget gap

INDIANA– Facing a significant $2.4 billion budget shortfall, Indiana lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to tax tobacco products heavily. Republican leaders, who previously resisted the idea, unveiled their finalized 2025 budget on Wednesday, which …

Source: 1340 AM WBIW - Indiana - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 24, 2025

One Court Permits Tobacco Premium Surcharge Claims to Proceed Beyond the Pleading Stage, While Dispositive Motions ...

In fall 2024, plaintiffs filed a wave of putative class action lawsuits against employers challenging wellness programs that impose a health coverage premium surcharge on participants if they do use tobacco or do not complete a tobacco cessation course. …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Modern Oral Tobacco Products Make Waves on the Backbar

"This shows a clear consumer shift toward more affordable options," Schmidt said. "Beyond that, much of the remaining decline is likely being absorbed by the modern oral nicotine category, which offers a convenient, widely available format …

Source: Convenience Store News - Illinois - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Carlos Prates Cigarette Addiction: Why Did He Start Smoking?

The idea of a UFC fighter lighting up a cigarette might seem like something out of a ‘Key & Peele’ sketch. Yet for Carlos ‘The Nightmare’ Prates, it’s just another part of the routine. The Brazilian welterweight, undefeated in his first four UFC bouts, …

Source: Essentially Sports - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Bishop of Oxford backs Tobacco and Vapes Bill in Lords debate

THE Tobacco and Vapes Bill is a chance to “love our neighbours and seek their good”, the Bishop of Oxford, Dr Steven Croft, has said in the House of Lords. The Bill, which was receiving its Second Reading, on Wednesday, is intended to make steps towards …

Source: Church Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

‘It’s scary’: International students who fear deportation preemptively seek help from the courts

“It is scary,” said Zhennan Yuan, a 24-year-old graduate student at Northeastern who is scheduled to earn his master’s degree in quantitative finance in December. “I feel powerless in this situation.” Yuan said he was stunned when he received an email from …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Elderly businessman beaten, robbed of cigarettes in Grande

Shane Superville Three bandits beat a 77-year-old grocery store owner unconscious during a robbery at his Sangre Grande shop on Wednesday night. Police said the man was at his business at the corner of Picton Road and Good Hope Street at 7 pm …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Guardian - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 24, 2025

5 Health Problems Caused By Tobacco Use That Aren't Lung Cancer

Lung cancer might be one of the most well-known potential consequences of using tobacco, but it’s far from the only health problem that’s been linked to it. In fact, tobacco use can affect nearly every organ in the body – so what other conditions can it …

Source: IFL Science - Neutral
Published on Apr 23, 2025

Tobacco use declines 13% in 13 years

The slow rate of decline in tobacco use suggests that Bangladesh is unlikely to achieve the UN-set target for 2030, according to an analysis of six relevant surveys by the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). Bangladesh is supposed to reduce tobacco use by …

Source: Daily Star - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Terengganu enforces ban on e-cigarettes, vapes starting Aug 1

PETALING JAYA: Terengganu is set to enforce the ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and vapes at business premises in the state on Aug 1, says state executive councillor for local government, housing and health, Datuk Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah. Wan Sukairi said …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate

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Published on April 28, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

Coalition Urges Malaysia to Reject Bans, Criticizes WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Alternatives

CAPHRA urges Malaysian authorities to reject counterproductive bans on vaping and adopt risk-proportionate regulations KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates ( …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passing second reading in the House of Lords

Professor Sanjay Agrawal, the RCP's special adviser on tobacco, comments on the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in parliament. Professor Sanjay Agrawal, special adviser on tobacco at the Royal College of Physicians, said: 'The Tobacco …

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Published on April 26, 2025 - 05:47 GMT

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

Higgins Urges ATF to Update Firearms Transaction Form to Protect Americans from Mistakenly Committing Felonies and ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make necessary updates to its firearms transactions record form (Form 4473) to protect …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

Consumer price index (CPI) for March 2025

MACAU, April 25 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Composite CPI for March 2025 rose by 0.04% year-on-year, but dropped by 0.08% month-on-month. For the 12 months ended March this year, the average Composite CPI …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:32 GMT

Hitachi Energy Expands Footprint in Southwest Virginia

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that provides electrical grid infrastructure to customers in the utility, industry, transportation, data center and infrastructure sectors, is expanding …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 09:15 GMT

4K TV Market CAGR 16.33 % with Growth USD 762.7 billion Billion by 2033

4K TV Market Top major players in the industry, including.Seiki, LG, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., AUO, Haier, Sony Corp., BOE Technology, Philips, Toshiba PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "4K TV Market" …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 21:40 GMT

India’s ship-outs achieve historic high

(MENAFN) India's total exports of goods and services reached an all-time high of $820.93 billion in the 2024–25 financial year, marking a 5.5% increase from the previous year, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Tuesday. Merchandise …

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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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