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Published on May 8, 2025

Weapons, £50k cash haul and illegal tobacco found amid police crackdown in Birmingham city centre

A huge haul of illegal tobacco, £50,000 in cash and a number of weapons have been recovered as part of a new crackdown on crime in Birmingham city centre. The discoveries, which come a week into the work of Operation Fearless in the centre, began as police …

Source: Birmingham Live - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

P19-M worth of smuggled cigarettes seized, six arrested in Digos City

By Rhoda Grace Saron on May 6, 2025 Photo courtesy of PRO XI MORE THAN P19 million worth of smuggled cigarettes were seized from six individuals after they were apprehended in a successful buy-bust operation conducted by authorities in Digos City on Sunday …

Source: Mindanao Times - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

Illegal tobacco crackdown uncovers millions in black market loot

Authorities have seized millions of dollars’ worth of illegal tobacco and vapes in one of Queensland’s biggest crackdowns yet,lifting the lid on a booming black market tied to organised crime. Storage sheds packed with 19 million illicit cigarettes, three …

Source: Seven News - Indeterminate
Published on May 6, 2025

Cops seize cigarettes worth over RM690,000 in Kelantan

KOTA BHARU:The Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 350,000 sticks of white cigarettes believed to have been smuggled during a special operation on the banks of Sungai Mak Neralang on Monday (May 5). Commander ACP Zulafendy Hassan said the seizure …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
Published on May 6, 2025

Marine Police Seize Contraband Cigarettes Worth Over RM690,000

KOTA BHARU, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Region Three Marine Police Force (PPM) seized 350,000 sticks of white cigarettes believed to have been smuggled during a special operation on the banks of Sungai Mak Neralang, Kok Keli, yesterday. Commander ACP Zulafendy …

Source: Bernama - Pro-Government
Published on May 5, 2025

John MacDonald: What to do about the illegal tobacco trade

Here’s a stat for you: 25 percent of cigarettes sold in New Zealand are from the black market. They’re being smuggled into the country and criminals are making millions selling them on Facebook Marketplace and construction sites. All over the place. And …

Source: Newstalk ZB - Center-right
Published on May 5, 2025

Taxed to the Ashes: Tobacco tax driving illicit market

Commenting on the New Zealand Herald’s front-page story on organized crime groups making millions on smuggled tobacco and cigarettes, Taxpayers’ Union executive director Jordan Williams says: “Is it not surprising one in four cigarettes smoked in New …

Source: Infonews NZ - Neutral
Published on May 4, 2025

Taste Test: Smoke (and Sip) ‘Em if You Got ‘Em—This Bourbon Is Meant to be Paired with Cigarettes

Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world. Check back each Sunday for his latest whiskey review. Less people are smoking cigarettes these days, and that’s a very good …

Source: Robb Report - Neutral
Published on 02:56 GMT

Shop worker confronts knife-wielding robber with bare hands after female colleague threatened

A shop worker confronted a knife-wielding robber who appeared to threaten a female colleague at a newsagents in Lincolnshire on 29 March. Police have released footage of the incident that occurred shortly after 5:30am at Gedney Newsagent, Market Place, …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 12:20 GMT

Chemical analysis finds mislabeled tattoo inks contain ingredients that can cause serious allergies

Tattoos are an incredibly common form of permanent self-expression that date back thousands of years. Most tattoo artists follow strict health and sanitation regulations, so you might assume that tattoo inks are carefully regulated, too. But as work done …

Source: The Milwaukee Independent - Left-wing
Published on 03:35 GMT

Full transcript: The 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards recognize leaders reshaping the global landscape

Don’t miss the broadcast of the event Uncorrected transcript: Check against delivery JOHN F.W. ROGERS: Good evening, and welcome to the Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards. It’s a pleasure to see all of you here in this ballroom tonight. And …

Source: Atlantic Council - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

‘People simply didn’t know how else to save themselves’

Many Russian soldiers and civilians are willing to pay large sums of money to avoid being sent to the front in Ukraine. But amid mounting military losses and a shortage of new recruits, bribing your way out of the Russian army is getting increasingly …

Source: Meduza - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Better Health Care Newsletter - May 2025

Great thinkers have sought for centuries to convey a crucial truth about humanity’s interconnection. As the poet John Donne wrote: “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main … Any man’s death …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Best of Boulder 2025: Retail

Accountant Boulder CPA Group 1790 30th St., Suite 418, Boulder Whether it’s personal taxes or filing for a small business, Boulder CPA Group provides comprehensive and friendly support in both planning and compliance. Management advisory services are also …

Source: Boulder Weekly - Colorado - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

These 7 Bordeaux Were Vetted by Some of France’s Top Wine Experts

Most wine lovers and collectors have a good knowledge of the Classification of Bordeaux requested by Napoleon III in 1855 when sixty Bordeaux red wines were ranked and subdivided into five crus or growths, but few know there were four other subdivisions …

Source: Robb Report - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

This Gun Manufacturer Produced Nearly a Quarter Million Revolvers in One Year

Guns and Hunting FREDERIC FERRERI CARPENA / Moment via Getty Images In March 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court signaled its readiness to oppose a lawsuit levied by Mexico against U.S. gun manufacturers. The lawsuit claimed that U.S. gun manufacturers were …

Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

VE-Day at 80: Canada’s manpower and natural resources powered the Allies to victory

Part 2 of a four-part series looking at the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. MOOSE JAW — The Times-Herald newspaper’s special supplement on May 8, 1945, celebrating the end of the Second World War in Europe provided an in- …

Source: SaskToday.ca - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Pennsylvania Senators And Governor Signal That House-Passed Marijuana Bill Needs Amendments If It Stands A Chance Of ...

Pennsylvania’s governor, as well as key senators on both sides of the marijuana legalization debate, are strongly signaling that a newly House-passed bill to enact the reform with state-run cannabis shops will need to be seriously amended if it stands a …

Source: Marijuana Moment - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will hold five online auctions on consecutive days, May 21-25; collectibles will abound

Collectors should be especially mindful of the May 24th and 25th dates. The overall expected top lot of the five days is a restored 1962 Austin-Healy sports car NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miller & Miller …

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Published on May 6, 2025 - 05:46 GMT

Smoking them out: $23 million in illicit tobacco seized across SA

Release date: 06/05/25 More than $23 million in illicit tobacco and vapes have been seized across South Australia since the beginning of the Malinauskas Labor Government’s crackdown. Since 1 July, our illicit tobacco taskforce within Consumer and Business …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 21:47 GMT

Comparing In-Office Teeth Whitening with Over-the-Counter Kits: What Sets Them Apart

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teeth whitening remains one of the most requested cosmetic dental treatments in the United States. While over-the-counter whitening kits are widely available and often marketed as …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. will hold five online auctions on consecutive days, May 21-25; collectibles will abound

Collectors should be especially mindful of the May 24th and 25th dates. The overall expected top lot of the five days is a restored 1962 Austin-Healy sports car NEW HAMBURG, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Miller & Miller …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

First 5 California Announces Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025

First 5 California Announces Statewide Day of Action with Press Conference at Fairytale Town SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California today announced the upcoming Stronger Starts Day of Action 2025 …

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Published on May 9, 2025 - 00:03 GMT

Governor Newsom announces appointments 5.8.25

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Gena Castro Rodriguez, of Daly City, has been appointed to the Board of State and Community Corrections. Castro Rodriguez has been Owner of Castro Rodriguez Consulting since …

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Published on May 8, 2025 - 22:15 GMT

Monetary Policy Report - May 2025

1: The economic outlook Progress on disinflation in domestic price and wage pressures is generally continuing (Key judgement 1). CPI inflation averaged 2.8% in 2025 Q1, above target but close to expectations at the time of the February Report. CPI …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on May 8, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

2025 Filings Show Robust CEO Pay Increases at U.S. Large Cap Companies

NEW YORK (April 24, 2025) – ISS-Corporate, a leading provider of compensation, governance, cyber risk monitoring, and sustainability offerings to help companies improve shareholder value and reduce risk, today announced the results of a preliminary …

Distribution channels: Education
Published on May 8, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

FDA Announces Completion of First AI-Assisted Scientific Review Pilot and Aggressive Agency-Wide AI Rollout Timeline

For Immediate Release: May 08, 2025 In a historic first for the agency, FDA Commissioner Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., today announced an aggressive timeline to scale use of artificial intelligence (AI) internally across all FDA centers by June 30, 2025, …

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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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