EU must take bold tobacco control stand amid industry’s latest influence campaign

The public health coalition notably points to a recent report from the European Economic and Social Committee’s (EESC) that echoes industry talking points in the debate over the ongoing revision of the EU’s Tobacco Excise Tax Directive (TED). Tellingly …

Overwatch Season 2 Will Add Lobby Voice Chat At The End Of Matches

Ever ended a match in Overwatch and felt the urge to chat to the other team? Well, if you have, there is a decent chance it was to either yell at them or say something generally toxic. Now, Blizzard wants to encourage us to be civil, and its method is not …

Beacon Hill is trying to take on Big Tech. Critics say it’s more like ‘vibes-coding’ policy.

“It does not appear to us that they know what they’re doing,” said Scotia Hille of Act On Mass, a progressive advocacy organization. The pushback underscores the difficulty of nimbly adjusting to the technological fore and its impact on society, frontier …

What you need to know if you’re going to the Luke Combs concert at Notre Dame

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Country music star Luke Combs will perform at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday night with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning to attend …

National Treasury asked to raise taxes on tobacco, sugary drinks and alcohol

 Taxation of 40 per cent on cigarettes, according to the organisation, is low, against WHO targets of at least 70 percent. [iStockphoto] A lobby group is pushing the National Treasury to impose higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products, sugar-sweetened …

‘EU’s compromise on tobacco excise tax is dead on arrival’

Swedish MEP Charlie Weimers has come out strongly against the compromise by the European Union on the excise tax on tobacco. He told Brussels Signal today on the side lines of the World Tobacco Congress that the taxes the EU hopes to introduce do not stand …

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What does UN declaration on slavery mean for Africa today?

Editor's note: Talk Africa is a weekly talk show that brings together guests from across Africa and beyond to discuss pressing African issues and global topics, amplifying the continent's voice and showcasing diverse perspectives and independent …

Community Briefs 4-18-26

Workshops set for entrepreneurs Communities Unlimited (CU) will host trainings for potential business owners. April 18 — The Empower Entrepreneurship training will be held  from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Business Support …

Rahm Emanuel Targets Online Gambling With $50 Billion Tax Plan to Counter China Threat

Former Chicago Mayor and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, has unveiled a proposal to impose a 10% federal tax on online gambling and prediction markets, aiming to generate up to $50 billion annually to fund U.S. innovation and strengthen its global …