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'Smoking materials' caused Bethlehem fire, city officials rule

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The fire that heavily damaged the Five10 Flats apartment and retail complex on Bethlehem's South Side was cause by "improperly discarded smoking materials," fire officials have ruled. The city Fire Marshal’s office said in a …

Source: WLVR-FM - Pennsylvania - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 8, 2025

New Bill A Vital Step Towards Tobacco-Free Future In Aotearoa

Health Coalition Aotearoa strongly supports Dr Ayesha Verrall’s new Tobacco Transparency Bill, launched this week, which - if supported by a majority of MPs - will help protect public health policy from tobacco industry interference and honour New Zealand’ …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 8, 2025

Bethlehem apartment building fire caused by ‘discarded smoking materials,’ officials confirm

A fire at a south Bethlehem apartment complex last week was caused by “improperly discarded smoking materials,” authorities have confirmed. The fire at the Five 10 Flats last Friday originated on the building’s rooftop deck, Craig Baer, Bethlehem’s deputy …

Source: Morning Call - Pennsylvania - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

Labour proposes law to restrict big tobacco lobbyists influence on government

Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall says tobacco is "uniquely harmful" and so warrants tougher restrictions. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour has taken aim at big tobacco lobbyists with a proposal designed to severely restrict …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 8, 2025

Bill Launched To Stop Tobacco Industry Lobbying

Labour is launching a members’ bill to stop the Government from putting tobacco industry interests ahead of public health. “The Tobacco Transparency Bill will strengthen the law surrounding tobacco industry lobbying, to ensure tobacco profits are never put …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on May 6, 2025

Cancer prevention advocates push for higher tax on tobacco in Ohio

Under Gov. Mike DeWine’s initial budget, a hike of taxes on cigarettes and e-cigarettes would have funded a child tax credit, but Ohio House GOP lawmakers rejected that idea, saying they wouldn’t vote to raise any taxes. Cancer prevention advocates are …

Source: WOSU - Ohio - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 5, 2025

When did charities turn into insufferable activist groups?

When did charities become so political? From Oxfam to the British Heart Foundation, many British charities are going well beyond their core missions of saving lives and helping the needy and have branched out into political lobbying, whether it’s for sugar …

Source: Spiked - Right-wing
Published on Feb 5, 2025

Choosing our poison

Share Post Viber icon Viber Email THE World Health Organization observes “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31st of each year to remind people around the globe about the deadly effects on smoking and to inspire smokers to quit the habit as a part of a healthy …

Source: Asian Journal - Pending
Published on May 8, 2025

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 5.8.25

Good Thursday morning. OFFS — “AccuWeather warns first tropical storm of year could develop in May. See forecast, Florida impact” via Cheryl McCloud of the USA Today Network-Florida — AccuWeather forecasters warn the first tropical storm of 2025 could form …

Source: Florida Politics - Neutral
Published on May 8, 2025

We deserve better than delays to landmark health legislation

Even in the snakes and ladders that is politics, it’s unusual to stop a piece of reform that you yourself created and championed.Last week Simon Harris responded to a question in the Dáil saying that the government needs to “give consideration to the …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral
Published on May 7, 2025

‘Star Wars’ parody is a saber-swinging good time in Las Vegas

What’s great about comedy is you get an instant verdict. The review is simply laugh-or-not, pass-or-fail. And I cracked up through “Empire Strips Back — A Burlesque Parody” which opened at the Rio on May the 4th (be with you, the last time we will use that …

Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal - Nevada - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

Take a trip through our area's rich history for May 8

Enjoy these snapshots of articles written in past issues of the Nisqually Valley News from 45, 35, 25 and 15 years ago. A look back at this week, 45 years ago • Valerie M. Thurston, 18, a Yelm High School senior, died instantly Sunday afternoon when she …

Source: Nisqually Valley News - Washington State - Neutral
Published on May 6, 2025

How Police Handled The Loud Music Incident In Missoula

Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On May 3, 2025, at approximately 2:43 a.m., officers with the Missoula Police Department responded to an apartment complex on Mullan Road after receiving a report that 65-year-old James Muster threatened the complainant, John …

Source: Montana State News Network - Pending
Published on May 6, 2025

Bring back the sentiment of when editorials had something to say

Arrival of the first newspapers to go by air to Normanton, Queensland in 1927. “A day began with a reasoned point of view about something: politics, sport, religion, veterans, lifestyle – current issues on which readers held an opinion to be confirmed or …

Source: Canberra CityNews - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

How the World Became Awash in Synthetics

During the crucial early weeks of pregnancy, when fetal cells knit themselves into a brain and organs and fingers and lips, a steady flow of man-made chemicals pulses through the umbilical cord. Scientists once believed that the placenta filtered out most …

Source: The Atlantic - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Winners and losers emerging from the 2025 Legislative Session

“A return to normalcy.” That’s how we led our 2024 edition of this column. Well, so much for that. The 2025 Session was anything but normal. It started with new House and Senate leaders aligning to directly confront the Governor via veto overrides, …

Source: Florida Politics - Neutral
Published on May 5, 2025

Swisher’s Not-So-Sweet Woman On The Inside

This is a web version of The Lever’s daily email newsletter. 🔥 Today’s Lever story: Trump’s pension czar pick wants to let retirement fund managers off the hook for charging you exorbitant fees and bungling your 401(k) — since his company stands to benefit …

Source: The Lever - Left-wing
McGill University: Bhattacharya To Decide the Fate of Medical Research (11/29/24)

An economist turned pandemic celebrity, who loudly and repeatedly advocated for mass infections with the coronavirus, has been nominated by Donald Trump as the new director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This choice continues a trend toward …

Source: Accountability Journalism Institute - Center-left

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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 - 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 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 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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