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Published on 22:03 GMT

5 charged in connection with illegal fentanyl, narcotics trafficking ring in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nearly half a dozen suspected drug dealers were federally charged in connection with an illegal drug trafficking ring in Kansas City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, …

Source: KCTV 5 - Missouri - Neutral
Published on 21:00 GMT

Minnesota AG sues TikTok, alleging app preys on young people

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced Tuesday that he is suing TikTok, alleging the social media app is "preying on Minnesota's young people" through manipulative and deceptive practices. More than a dozen other Democratic …

Source: The Gazette - Colorado - Center-right
Published on 17:13 GMT

Lacrosse revival takes hold on Minnesota reservations

CASS LAKE, MINN. – The sound came first: a chorus of wooden sticks clattering together in the air, followed by a sharp yell that cut across the gym. A leather ball arced skyward, and a scramble of young players rushed in, colliding, tumbling and springing …

Source: Fergus Now - Minnesota - Pending
Published on 10:38 GMT

Can Minnesota cannabis dispensaries compete with black market weed?

Daily Newsletter | MinnPost's top stories delivered to your inbox Monday through Saturday. A last-minute tax hike on cannabis products passed as part of Minnesota lawmakers’ special session budget compromise may prove to be a boon to illicit dealers. …

Source: MinnPost - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2025

Minnesota Attorney General Ellison sues TikTok for addictive algorithms and exploitative features aimed at children

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announcing today that his office is planning to sue TikTok. The video sharing social media app is beyond popular. Now some say it's dangerous. "Just like big tobacco designs its products to addict, TikTok …

Source: KMBZ - Kansas - Pending
Published on Aug 19, 2025

AG Ellison sues TikTok for "preying on Minnesota's young people"

Attorney General Keith Ellison on Tuesday announced a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the video and social media giant is violating the state's laws and "preying on Minnesota's young people" through intentionally manipulative and …

Source: CBS 4 - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on 12:11 GMT

Keepers of the Sacred Cacti

In the mornings, when dawn breaks, Richardson Begay likes to hike out to visit the medicine. “You walk around,” he says. “Pray with it.” He’s standing on the porch of a small adobe house, whose pale peach walls turn into hammered sheets of gold with each …

Source: Texas Monthly - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2025

Man who plead guilty to December shooting sentenced

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - The Mankato man who plead guilty to second-degree murder this spring following a December shooting is sentenced. 19-year-old Guenther Boone Jr. was sentenced to 367 months or just over 30 years for the shooting death of Darious …

Source: KEYC News Now - Minnesota - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 16, 2025

Let’s be honest: South Dakota joins 10 Attorneys General to support Product of the USA labels lawsuit

Eleven Attorneys General filed a joint “friend of the court” document supporting South Dakota ranchers suing the big four over inaccurate “Product of the USA” labels. The lawsuit claims that imported beef products are deceptively labeled and have been …

Source: Tri State Livestock News - South Dakota - Neutral
Published on 00:57 GMT

The most haunted places in America worth visiting — if you dare

The 33 Most Haunted Places in America Sean Pavone - Getty Images"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Do you ever walk into a place and feel goosebumps? You sense that you’re not alone and …

Source: AOL - Pending
Published on Aug 18, 2025

Some downtowns stink from weed. Will legalizing retail sales fix that or make it worse?

See our FAQs: Virginia’s marijuana laws explained. Downtown Roanoke is going to pot. I don’t mean that figuratively, I mean it literally. Whenever I’m in downtown, specifically the City Market, I usually smell cannabis — what we used to call marijuana, and …

Source: Cardinal News - Virginia - Pending
Published on Aug 16, 2025

Port: A moral panic about cellphones isn’t going to help anyone

MINOT — “Our use of technology and devices is probably the largest public health threat that we have out there.” That’s what Pat Traynor, interim director of North Dakota’s Department of Health and Human Services, had to say at a recent training event. “We …

Source: InForum - North Dakota - Neutral
Published on Aug 15, 2025

AG Roundup: McCuskey wants Instagram to strengthen location privacy protections

CHARLESTON – Here’s a look at some issues recently handled by West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey’s office: McCuskey has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 AGs urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing …

Source: West Virginia Record - Pending
Published on 22:12 GMT

Chaos, Dynasties, Nittany Lions: What We Learned From College Football 26 Simulations

What happens when you simulate 50 seasons in EA Sports’ "College Football 26" video game? Chaos, dynasties, heartbreak — and a few unexpected powerhouses. Thanks to the video game's "Dynasty Mode" feature, we tracked Heisman …

Source: Fox Sports - Pending
Published on 19:43 GMT

Carter Faith Found Her “Bar Star” In New Music Video Featuring ‘Landman’ Actor, Billy Bob Thornton

Working with one of her idols. Carter Faith secured the “Bar Star” of all bar stars for her new music video. The North Carolina native is on a roll with the singles that she’s released this year. The blonde southern belle stunned fans with her anthem for …

Source: Whiskey Riff - Center-right
Published on 19:13 GMT

Fake Armies of the Night: Trump Unleashes Show and Awe on Washington

A quarter mile from the White House, the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in downtown Washington was once Abraham Lincoln’s place of worship. A black hitching pole where he would tie up the family carriage is still here. Lincoln would come here most …

Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
Published on 20:53 GMT

3rd suspect arrested after Roseville, Little Canada gas station robberies

After the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s help Wednesday to find a man charged in three robberies in Roseville and Little Canada, he was arrested in Anoka County. Dylan Charles Jungwirth, 21, and two other people are accused in the …

Source: Pioneer Press - Minnesota - Neutral
Published on 18:08 GMT

Price Tag for Trump’s D.C. Military Surge: At Least $1 Million a Day

The military forces deploying in Washington, D.C. — whose mission includes not only “community safety patrols” but assisting in “traffic control” and “area beautification” — could cost upward of $1 million per day, with the possible price tag climbing into …

Source: The Intercept - Left-wing
Published on 13:40 GMT

30 indicted after undercover Tren de Aragua investigation in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Thirty people, including several members of the Tren de Aragua gang, are facing federal drug trafficking, firearms offenses and murder-for-hire charges after a months-long undercover operation based out of a troubled Aurora apartment …

Source: KXRM - Colorado - Right-wing

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

Attorney General Ford Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS in Support of National Youth Tobacco Survey

Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Department of Health and Human …

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Published on August 19, 2025 - 20:34 GMT

The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA): Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates Demand Urgent ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) believes that as Australia's tobacco control strategy descends into chaos with over 125 fire bombings, a thriving A$6.3 …

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Published on August 15, 2025 - 18:50 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to CDC and HHS Supporting Continuation of National Youth Tobacco Survey

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 13:14 GMT

Cotinine Screening Devices Market Poised for 4.7% Growth, Opening New Avenues for Manufacturers

Cotinine screening devices market set to grow from USD 516.8M in 2025 to USD 818.1M by 2035, powered by innovation and demand shifts. NEW YORK, DE, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The cotinine screening devices market is on …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Conducts First-Ever Review of Proposed Hospice Affiliations, Conditionally Approves Transactions ...

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced conditionally approving the affiliations of Chapters Health System, Inc., a Florida not-for-profit hospice provider, with two nonprofit hospice providers in California. Chapters Health System, …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 17:47 GMT

Eurozone Annual Inflation Slows to 2 Percent

(MENAFN) According to official data released on Wednesday by Eurostat, the annual inflation rate in the euro area stood at 2% in July, compared to 2.4% across the entire European Union. Eurostat highlighted that the largest factor contributing to the …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 12:47 GMT

Inflation increases by 1.94 percent in first 7 months of 2025

(MENAFN) Jordan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.94 percent during the first seven months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, according to the Department of Statistics’ (DoS) monthly report released Monday. The CPI for the January– …

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Published on August 20, 2025 - 12:48 GMT

Eurozone July Inflation Cools to 2 Percent

(MENAFN) Annual inflation in the eurozone eased to 2% in July, compared to 2.4% across the entire European Union, according to official data released Wednesday by Eurostat. The statistical agency pinpointed services as the largest factor behind the …

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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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