NationofChange
Trump-backed PAC took $5 million from tobacco giant before FDA opened door to flavored vapes
A Reynolds American subsidiary donated $5 million to a Trump super PAC days before the FDA eased flavored vape regulations.
Nikkei Asia
Chinese vape makers monopolize German market but face regulatory wrath
Chinese vape makers dominate the German market but face strict regulatory crackdowns.
The Scotsman
Follow my lead on smoking ban to drive down vaping, former first minister says
Former first minister urges Scottish government to restrict vaping similar to the 2005 smoking ban.
Daily Record
Call for ban on indoor vaping as pressure stepped up for sweeping restrictions
Former First Minister Lord McConnell urges a ban on indoor vaping to protect young people.
CP24 Toronto
Cannabis vape recalled due to incorrect THC labelling
A cannabis vape sold in Ontario has been recalled because its label underreports the THC content.
The Daily Beast
Vape Company Gave Millions to Trump Before Key Decision
A tobacco giant donated $5 million to Trump's super PAC days before the FDA allowed flavored vapes.
The Free Press Journal
DRI Busts Massive ₹120 Crore Vape Smuggling Racket Across Multiple Indian States
The DRI seized nearly 300,000 e-cigarettes worth over ₹120 crore from consignments misdeclared as furniture and metal parts.
Lancashire Business View
Latest IVG Nexio Innovations Improving Convenient Vaping Experiences Across the United Kingdom | LBV Hub
IVG Nexio is enhancing vaping convenience in the UK with rechargeable, leak-resistant, and user-friendly pod systems.
The New Indian Express
DRI cracks down on illegal vape imports, seizes 3 lakh e-cigarettes
The DRI seized nearly 3 lakh e-cigarettes worth Rs 120 crore from an illegal smuggling network across four states.
Lokmat Times
DRI busts vape smuggling racket, seizes Rs 120 crore worth e-cigarettes imported from China
The DRI busted a large-scale e-cigarette smuggling racket, seizing nearly 300,000 vapes worth over Rs 120 crore.
Menafn
DRI Busts Vape Smuggling Racket, Seizes Rs 120 Crore Worth E-Cigarettes Imported From China
The DRI seized Rs 120 crore worth of e-cigarettes smuggled from China, misdeclared as furniture and metal parts.
Newsbreak
Allentown bans smoking, vaping near playgrounds, recreational fields
Allentown City Council has approved a new ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping within 25 feet of playgrounds and recreational fields.
Mothership.
Woman seen lying down, bleeding from head & with vape close by at Ang Mo Kio Hub toilet
A woman was found bleeding from the head in a restroom at Ang Mo Kio Hub after she apparently fell over.
Moneycontrol
Earn Bitcoin while vaping weed? Cannabis company faces backlash over crypto rewards
Cannabis company Puffpaw is facing criticism for offering Bitcoin rewards to users of its Gudtrip vape pens.
South China Morning Post
In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears
Viral videos of dazed Malaysian men vaping have sparked fears of a drug-laced vape epidemic.
Birmingham Live
Moment boy shoplifts from Birmingham shop & smashes door - owner says 'they need to be taught a lesson'
A boy stole a vape from a Birmingham shop and returned to smash the door, prompting the owner to call for stricter action.
The National
Casual colourism, vaping and the never-ending controversies of IPL 2026
The IPL faces criticism for player controversies including colourism, vaping, and indiscipline, raising concerns about its image and viewer engagement.
The Free Press Journal
'Yeh Toh Pakda Gaya': Netizens Claim Shoaib Akhtar Was Caught Hiding 'Vape Device' From Camera During His Visit At Shahid Afridi's House
Netizens speculate Shoaib Akhtar hid a vape device during a visit to Shahid Afridi's house after a viral video showed him quickly hiding an object.
cleveland.com
Ohio lawmakers want vaping registry, strict licensing in crackdown on unregulated market
Ohio lawmakers propose a statewide registry and strict licensing to crack down on the unregulated vaping market.
Washington Examiner
American mothers are done being China’s vape dumping ground
American mothers demand an end to illegal Chinese vapes flooding the market while advocating for legal, regulated American alternatives.
Syracuse Ny Local News
Dear Annie: Vaping is a dealbreaker for me, and I just found out my boyfriend has been sneaking it
A woman discovers her boyfriend secretly vapes despite her strong aversion to smoking, leading her to question the future of their relationship.
The Star
Another vape shop planned for Sheffield neighbourhood
A planning application has been submitted to convert a takeaway into a vape and alcohol shop in Sheffield.
Wion
Smoke marijuana, earn Bitcoin: Company slammed for tying crypto reward to vaping in California
A California vape company is facing backlash for incentivizing cannabis use with Bitcoin rewards.
Yahoo! News
Gang-run vape stores face new crackdown
A new National Crime Agency unit backed by £20m will target gangs using high street businesses for organized crime.
AL.com
Dear Annie: My boyfriend works in healthcare but can’t stop vaping
The writer is upset because her boyfriend, a nurse, secretly vapes despite her father's death from lung cancer and his medical profession.
M Live Michigan
Dear Annie: Vaping vice might be a dealbreaker
A woman discovers her boyfriend secretly vapes despite her father's lung cancer death and his medical profession, leading to a dilemma about whether to break up.
Yorkshire Post
New enforcement unit to crack down on gangs running vape shops, barbers and sweet stores
A new £30m crackdown targets criminal gangs operating from dodgy shops, including rogue barbers, vape stores, and sweet shops.
Wfla
Gulfport man accused of killing ‘best friend’ after fight about vaping inside: court docs
A Gulfport man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting his best friend during a fight about vaping.
Gma News Online
Philippines, Singapore partner for upskills training, ban on vape
Philippines and Singapore agreed to train Filipino healthcare professionals and promote a ban on vaping.
iefimerida
Greece Bans Cannabis Products From Kiosks and Mini Markets After Minors Found Buying Gummies and Vaping Oils
Greece will ban cannabis products from kiosks and mini markets following incidents of minors buying them.
97.3 Coast FM
Six stores shut down under WA's new tobacco and vaping laws
Six stores were closed and illegal tobacco and vapes were seized as WA's new laws took effect.
Mirror
Dodgy high street bosses using vape shops or barbers as fronts face fresh crackdown
The Home Office is launching a crackdown on high street shops using illegal workers, with bosses facing up to five years in prison.
LBC
Bogus barbers, vape stores and sweet shops targeted in £1.5million immigration crackdown
Immigration Enforcement teams have been given £1.5m to conduct spot checks on shops suspected of illegal working and criminal activity.
Gizmodo
'Smoke Weed and Earn Bitcoin' With This Vape Pen in Our Increasingly Dystopian Nightmare
Gudtrip is a vape pen that offers a small amount of bitcoin as an upfront loyalty reward, though the company denies any financial incentive tied to usage frequency.
Yorkshire Post
New Hartlepool micropub plans ban TVs, vaping and gambling machines
Plans for a new micropub in Hartlepool include a ban on TVs, vaping, and gambling machines.
The Verge
Six million vapes are being thrown out every week in the UK, causing headaches and fires.
Six million single-use vapes are discarded weekly in the UK, causing waste and lithium-ion battery fires despite a recent ban.
Free Malaysia Today
Ministry ponders legal action after nicotine exemption quashed
The Malaysian health ministry is considering legal action after a High Court ruling invalidated the government's decision to exempt liquid and gel nicotine from the poisons list.
The Argus
Angela Rayner says photos of her vaping in the sea are 'quite funny'
Angela Rayner called viral photos of her vaping in the sea 'quite funny' while discussing her exoneration from tax avoidance.
Mirage News
First Closure Orders Under New Tobacco Laws
Western Australia has issued six store closure orders and seized thousands of illegal tobacco products under new, stricter laws.
Thesun
Pharmacists urge government not to appeal vape nicotine ruling, calls for stronger controls
Pharmacists urge the government to accept a court ruling that liquid nicotine should be regulated as a poison, rather than appealing the decision.
The Vibes
High Court nicotine ruling hailed as major public health victory amid growing vape concerns
A Malaysian High Court ruling has invalidated the government's 2023 exemption of nicotine liquids from poison regulations, a decision hailed by healthcare groups as a victory for public health.
Kffhealthnews Org
Journalists Unpack Latest on Vaccines, Vaping, and TrumpRx
KFF Health News correspondents discuss federal policies on vaccines, vaping, and drug access, as well as the Supreme Court's decision on the abortion pill.
NBC10 Boston
Trump's flavored vape push sparks backlash from some MAHA influencers and administration officials
Trump's administration's move to legalize flavored vapes has caused a split among MAHA influencers and led to the resignation of a top health official.
NBC 5 Chicago
Trump's flavored vape push sparks backlash from some MAHA influencers and administration officials
Trump's administration's approval of flavored vapes has caused internal conflict among health officials and MAHA influencers.
NBC News
Trump’s flavored vape push sparks backlash from MAHA influencers, health officials
Trump's policy to allow flavored vapes has caused resignations and criticism from health officials and MAHA influencers.
Wcvb
Pediatricians press FDA to revisit fruit-flavored vaping products
Pediatricians urge the FDA to reconsider approving fruit-flavored vaping products due to concerns about teen enticement.
Abc 13
Magnolia ISD employee resigns after setting off fire alarm while vaping, district says
A Magnolia ISD teacher resigned after vaping in a faculty bathroom triggered a fire alarm and forced a campus evacuation.
Forbes
Second Trump Administration’s Pivot On Vaping Leads To Resignations
Top officials resign in protest as the second Trump administration shifts policy to allow fruit-flavored vapes.
Glasgowlive Co Uk
E-cig brand calls for Scottish vape shops to be licensed amid spate of fires
ELFBAR is urging the Scottish Government to implement a compulsory licensing scheme for vape shops to eliminate rogue traders.
Financial Post
Opinion: Rites of summer highlight the rights of individuals
Montreal's summer patio culture permits drinking but bans vaping, despite evidence that vaping poses significantly less risk than tobacco.
Nature
To regulate vaping we need pragmatic, evidence-based policy
The article advocates for pragmatic, evidence-based regulation of vaping to reduce smoking harms while minimizing youth uptake.
Free Malaysia Today
Court rules nicotine vape exemption from poisons list irrational
A Malaysian court ruled that the government's decision to exempt nicotine vapes from the poisons list was irrational and made without proper consultation.
News 18
'Oye Andhere' To Vape Vlog: All Arshdeep Singh Controversies In IPL 2026 Explained
Punjab Kings bowler Arshdeep Singh faces multiple controversies this IPL season, including alleged racist remarks about Tilak Varma and Sai Sudharsan, and a viral video of teammate Yuzvendra Chahal vaping on a flight.
Malay Mail
Sarawak minister says 253 minors charged, four fined over smoking and vaping offences in first five months of 2026
Sarawak minister reports 253 minors charged and four fined for smoking and vaping offences between January and May 2026.
Daily Record
ELFBAR manufacturer calls for vape shops in Scotland to be licensed
ELFBAR urges Scotland to license vape shops to curb illegal sales and prevent fires.
Malay Mail
‘Mushroom-flavoured’ vape liquid dispute ends in fatal stabbing at Melaka playground, four suspects in custody
A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed during a dispute over ‘mushroom-flavoured’ vape liquid at a playground in Merlimau, with four suspects arrested.
Wtvc
RFK Jr.'s chief HHS spokesman resigns over concern flavored vape approval will harm kids
Rich Danker resigned as RFK Jr.'s chief HHS spokesman, citing concerns over the approval of flavored vapes that could harm children.
Free Malaysia Today
Man killed after fight over ‘mushroom-flavoured’ vape liquid
A 30-year-old man died after being stabbed during a dispute over mushroom-flavoured vape liquid in Merlimau, Melaka.
Iol
US Food and Drug Administration head steps down over fruit-flavoured vape controversy
US FDA head Marty Makary resigned amid pressure over fruit-flavoured vape approvals.
Newsbreak
Connecticut AG leads bipartisan efforts against FDA plan to ease flavored vape approvals
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong leads a coalition opposing an FDA proposal that would make it easier to approve flavored e-cigarettes.
Newsbreak
FDA recommends legalizing flavored vape sales - NewsBreak
The FDA recommends legalizing flavored vape sales, which a vape shop owner says would help New York businesses.
Newsbreak
📢 Bristol to Hold June 2 Hearings on Traffic Cameras and Vape Rules
Bristol will hold public hearings on June 2 regarding traffic camera enforcement and vape product regulations.
Newsmax
NY Times: RFK Jr. Spokesman Quits Over FDA Vape Policy
Rich Danker resigned as RFK Jr.'s spokesman to protest the Trump administration's push for flavored vaping products.
upolitics.com
FDA Loosens Regulation Of Flavored Vapes After Pressure From Trump, In Major Win For Big Tobacco Companies
The FDA loosened flavored vape regulations under Trump, benefiting tobacco companies despite youth addiction concerns.
The Guardian
Vape sommeliers: the next frontier in fine dining?
Vape sommeliers recommend e-cigarette flavors to pair with food and drinks, applying principles of balance similar to wine pairing.
conveniencestore.co.uk
Campaigners question Government’s consultation on vaping’s future
2firsts.com
JTI Proposes 25-Cent Irish Cigarette Tax Increase, Says It Could Raise €45 Million
Forecourt Trader
Retailers urged to have their say on vape packaging and hidden displays as consultation nears end
2firsts.com
UK-Listed Consumer Goods Group Supreme Sees Vape Duty as Potential Consolidation Opportunity, Holds FY27 Outlook
2firsts.com
2FIRSTS | IVG Parent Secures HMRC Excise Warehouse and Duty Stamp Approvals Ahead of UK Vape Tax
Shaw Local
Illinois scientists say lead concentrations in vape liquids pose health and environmental risks
2firsts.com
2FIRSTS | Ispire Q4 Revenue Rebounds 33% but Full-Year Sales Still Fall 25% as FY2027 Focus Shifts to Malaysia Manufacturing, ODM, Nicotine Pouches and Age Verification
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | EU Tobacco Tax Reform Targets November Push as Sweden Holds Nicotine-Pouch Minimum at €20 per Kilogram
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Kumulus Vape2026 H1 Revenue Falls 8.3% but Profit Rises 24% as B2B Weakens and Consumer Channels Grow
South Bend Tribune
Where's the relief for Hoosier EV, hybrid owners? | Letters
Straitstimes
6 admit being part of group that stored nearly 58,000 vape items in Lentor, Sembawang ‘warehouses’
The Grocer
Supreme CEO ‘confident’ in face of vaping duty’s margins blow
businessmole.com
“IVG, a subsidiary of Acme Vape Ltd, obtains HMRC authorizations in preparation for significant UK vaping tax update”
Windhoek Observer
An emerging tobacco product ban is as good as its regulation – Windhoek Observer
Mail Online
What's really under the counter at the vape shop: The elaborate hidden chambers dodgy shop owners use to stash illicit goods
Hoodline
Aurora Council Approves Permit Targeting Vape Shops, Liquor Stores in Poor Areas
Philstar.com
ProGRESS and vape regress
Hoodline
Westchester Closes Vape Loophole, 4+ Covered Devices Presumed Intended for Illegal Sale
Hartford Courant
CT vape shop employees accused of selling controlled substances that led to severe reaction for customer
WIS10
Richland County Council approves vape ban
