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Published on Jan 18, 2026

UK schoolgirl dies in house fire started by cigarette lighter, inquest hears

“Layla was a fit, healthy 13-year-old, she wasn’t trapped, and there was no reason why she wouldn’t have at least been able to get down from the bunk, even if it was on fire,” Baller-Wilson said. “If Layla did start the fire herself, there would be no …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Schoolgirl, 13, died after ‘bunk bed set on fire with cigarette lighter’

A 13-year-old girl died in a fire after her bed was set ablaze by a lighter, an inquest heard. Layla Allen, from Prescot, near Liverpool, was asleep in April last year when her bunk bed became engulfed by flames. The inquest heard that the blaze, which her …

Source: Yahoo News - United Kingdom - Center-left
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Schoolgirl, 13, burned to death while sleeping on her bunk bed after it was 'set on fire with cigarette lighter', ...

A schoolgirl was burned to death while asleep on her bunk bed after it was 'set on fire with a cigarette lighter', an inquest heard. Layla Allen, 13, died after the blaze ripped through her family home in Prescot, Merseyside, last year. …

Source: Daily Mail - Right-wing
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Mumbai Horror: 10-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Stripped, Tied And Brutally Tortured With Lighter Over Alleged Kite Theft In ...

police probe a brutal assault on a 10-year-old boy near Imamwada Police Lines in Mumbai | Representational Image Mumbai 10-year-old boy brutally assaulted in Byculla In a shocking incident of vigilantism and brutality, a 10-year-old boy was allegedly …

Source: Free Press Journal - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iranian protesters

LONDON (AP) — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran’s bloody crackdown on dissent — and the world saw the flame. A video that has gone viral in recent days shows the woman — who described herself as …

Source: The Times of Israel - Right-wing
Published on 00:10 GMT

16 Of The Coolest Car Accessories You Didn't Realize Existed

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As fancy as modern cars are, you usually need to deck them out with an accessory or two to truly make them your own. Conventional accessories include things like phone mounts, seat covers, Apple …

Source: SlashGear - Pending
Published on Jan 18, 2026

The Starlink Mini Totally Saved My 6-Hour Family Road Trip

The plan was simple, if ambitious: a 246-mile round trip from St. Anthony, Idaho, to the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park. The route crosses three state lines—Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming—and climbs from highway flats into the dense pine …

Source: PC Magazine - Neutral
Published on Jan 18, 2026

Drones offers eyes in the sky for law enforcement — here’s how San Diego County uses them

This article first appeared in inewsource. Sign up for their newsletters here. They can weigh 1 pound or more than 1,000. They can navigate crowded indoor spaces or soar thousands of feet above ground. They can fly for hours at a time with the right …

Source: Times of San Diego - Neutral
Published on Jan 14, 2026

The end of the cigarette lighter: How modern road trips finally got the power they deserve

For decades, the cigarette lighter socket has quietly held back mobile energy. Originally designed to heat coils, it survived into the digital age as a stopgap solution for charging phones and small gadgets. But in 2026, its limitations are impossible to …

Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - California - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iran protesters

LONDON — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran's bloody crackdown on dissent. A video that went viral in recent days shows the woman — who described herself as an Iranian refugee — snapping open …

Source: WKBT - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

The single puff of a cigarette that transformed a woman in Canada into Iran’s symbol of resistance

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Jan 16, 2026

She lit a cigarette, set a photo afire — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters

LONDON (AP) — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran's bloody crackdown on dissent — and the world saw the flame. A video that has gone viral in recent days shows the woman — who described …

Source: The Herald Bulletin - Indiana - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol of resistance for Iran protesters

LONDON — With one puff of a cigarette, a woman in Canada became a global symbol of defiance against Iran's bloody crackdown on dissent — and the world saw the flame. A video that has gone viral in recent days shows the woman — who described herself as …

Source: Newsday - New York - Neutral
Published on Jan 15, 2026

Rikers guard smuggled pot, cigarettes, ‘security tools’ into jail: DA

A Department of Corrections officer was indicted Wednesday for smuggling marijuana and tobacco into a Rikers Island jail, in addition to tools giving inmates the ability to access vents, light fixtures and other likely hiding spots for drugs and blades, …

Source: New York Daily News - Neutral
Published on Jan 18, 2026

Every banned hand luggage item on TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2

Passengers must follow strict hand luggage rules when travelling abroad (Image: Getty) Now that the festive season is over, the cold, dark and short winter days start to lose their charm, and the January blues start to set in, which gets most of us …

Source: Daily Express - Right-wing
Published on Jan 17, 2026

The forgotten journey of Suwarrow’s other hermit

Tom Neale spent 16 years living alone on Suwarrow Island, a remote Cook Islands atoll, where he was self-sufficient. Supplied/26011610 The National Park island of Suwarrow is forever associated with Tom Neale who lived alone there for a total of 16 …

Source: Cook Island News - Neutral
Published on Jan 17, 2026

Recycle Your Small Gas Cylinders for Free at Old Lyme Transfer Station

OLD LYME, CT – The Transfer Station is now collecting refillable and single-use gas cylinders under 20 pounds at no cost to residents. The Old Lyme Waste and Recycling Committee in a news release said residents should place smaller cylinders in the …

Source: Lyme Line - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Why 2016 nostalgia is suddenly everywhere – and why midlife women can’t look away

Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Ten years on, 2016 is suddenly everywhere on social media – and midlife women like me can’t stop watching. TikTok and Instagram are full of 2016 nostalgia, from Kate Middleton's …

Source: Woman & Home - Center-left
Published on Jan 16, 2026

Hundreds gather to mourn Trevor Dubois, who died after fight with Sask. hospital security

Play Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Rainbow ribbons and bouquets …

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Published on January 18, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

CAPHRA Calls for Regulatory Reform to End Australia’s Illegal Tobacco Crisis

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Jan. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has lodged a formal submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee inquiry into the illegal …

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Published on January 6, 2026 - 14:03 GMT

Smokeless Tobacco Market Trends, Investment Opportunities, and Growth Analysis Through 2033 Featuring Altria Group Inc.,

Smokeless Tobacco Market is estimated to valued USD 23.75 Bn in 2025 and is expected reach USD 30.65 Bn by 2032, growing at CAGR of 3.7% from 2025 to 2032 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This New Year holiday …

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Published on January 7, 2026 - 17:04 GMT

Quit Partner Marks Third Annual ‘Minnesota Quitter’s Day,’ Encouraging Minnesotans to Keep Quitting Commercial Tobacco

News Release Jan. 7, 2026 Contact information Quit Partner, the free commercial tobacco cessation program from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), is encouraging Minnesotans to keep quitting commercial tobacco as the state marks the third annual “ …

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Published on December 31, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Announces Publication of Unflavored Tobacco List

Tobacco products not appearing on Unflavored Tobacco List are ineligible for sale in California OAKLAND — Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 3218 (Wood, 2024), California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the publication of the first-ever Unflavored …

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Published on November 26, 2025 - 21:32 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Announces Awardees of 2025-2026 Tobacco Grant Program

62 local government agencies in California will receive $28.5 million to support efforts to reduce illegal tobacco sales to underage youth OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the recipients of the California Department of …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 42 Health Care Facilities in 24 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 42 health care facilities in Allegheny, Berks, Bucks, Centre, Chester, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Greene, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lehigh, …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:38 GMT

Belgium to ban vape flavors except tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium plans to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in an effort to prevent nicotine addiction among young people, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced, according to reports. The move follows updated guidance from the …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

Belgium Set to Outlaw All E-Cigarette Flavors Except Tobacco

(MENAFN) Belgium is set to outlaw all e-cigarette flavors except tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced Wednesday, following updated guidance from the Superior Health Council. Vandenbroucke said …

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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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