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TV star, 33, suffers heart attack from vaping
Below Deck star Fraser Olender, 33, experienced a heart attack and lung injury due to vaping, prompting him to quit.
The Independent
Below Deck star, 33, suffers heart attack brought on by ‘vape poisoning’
Below Deck star Fraser Olender, 33, suffered a heart attack due to vape poisoning, sharing his experience to warn others about the dangers of vaping.
Geo Tv
Katie Price's boyfriend and family 'concerned' as star struggles to quit vaping
Katie Price's family and boyfriend are worried about her vaping addiction, especially given her mother's lung condition.
The Daily Beast
Bravo Star Claims Vaping Caused Heart Attack at 33
A 'Below Deck' star, Fraser Olender, 33, suffered a heart attack and lung damage allegedly caused by vaping, prompting him to quit immediately.
Thehealthsite
What Is Vape Poisoning? Below Deck’s Fraser Olender Says He Could Have Died After Vaping
Below Deck’s Fraser Olender experienced vape poisoning, leading to a heart scare and prompting him to share his experience to warn others.
Detroit Free Press
It should be illegal to vape indoors | Letters
This collection of letters to the editor discusses data center concerns, vaping regulations, lowering BAC limits, and the importance of community outreach.
Majorca Daily Bulletin
Calls for ban on home balcony smoking in Spain with bar terrace prohibition looming
Spain is considering expanded anti-tobacco laws, including bans on smoking in outdoor public spaces and restrictions on vapes, alongside calls to protect residents from secondhand smoke.
Nbc News
Man uses disposable vape waste to power a home
A man is successfully powering his home using the lithium-ion batteries salvaged from discarded disposable vapes.
New York Post
Bravo star, 33, suffers a heart attack from vaping
“Below Deck” star Fraser Olender, 33, experienced a heart attack and lung injury due to vaping, urging others to quit.
People.com
Below Deck’s Fraser Olender Had Heart Attack Caused by Vaping: ‘Never Experienced Fear or Pain Like It’
Below Deck star Fraser Olender suffered a heart attack and lung injury due to vaping, prompting him to quit and warn others.
Mail Online
Below Deck star Fraser Olender claims VAPING caused shock heart attack at age 33
Below Deck star Fraser Olender, 33, suffered a heart attack and attributes it to vaping, urging others to quit.
Us Weekly
Below Deck's Fraser Is Recovering After Hospitalization for ‘Vape Poisoning’
Below Deck’s Fraser Olender was hospitalized for ‘vape poisoning’ and experienced a coronary artery vasospasm, urging others to quit vaping.
Yahoo! News
‘The Daily Show’ Torches Hegseth’s New Press Corps: ‘If You Guys Are at the Pentagon, Who’s Vaping in Your Mom’s Basement?’ | Video
“The Daily Show” criticized Pete Hegseth’s new Pentagon press corps, composed of MAGA personalities, questioning their journalistic credentials.
Hartford Courant
CT vape shop raided for second time this year. Clerk arrested after alleged discovery of marijuana
A Norwalk vape shop was raided again, leading to the arrest of a clerk after police found marijuana products.
Business Insider
I quit vaping only 6 months ago and have saved over $900. It hasn't been easy, but I'm feeling healthier.
The author quit vaping after eight years, saving over $900 in six months and experiencing improved health.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Vape shopfronts move online amid Qld crackdown on illegal products
Following a crackdown on illegal vape sales in Queensland, suppliers are shifting their operations online, utilizing websites and encrypted messaging apps.
The Gazette
Essex County Council launches kits to tackle youth vaping
Essex County Council has released toolkits for parents, schools, and professionals to address the rising rates of youth vaping.
The Straits Times
Man charged with having 28 Kpods for trafficking purposes at Marsiling Drive home
A 23-year-old man was charged with trafficking Kpods containing etomidate after a raid on his home and vehicle.
Shropshire Star
Refused Oswestry HMO plan at a vape shop could be passed after all - despite objections - latest update here
A previously rejected plan to convert a vape shop into a six-bed HMO in Oswestry is being reconsidered due to concerns about the initial refusal being legally indefensible.
LBC
Illegal vapes still on sale six months after Government ban, LBC reveals
LBC's investigation found illegal disposable vapes are still openly sold in Nottingham shops six months after the government ban.
Bristol Post
Chipping Sodbury off licence owner stripped of licence 'overwhelmed'
Lexie Local in Chipping Sodbury lost its alcohol licence for eight weeks due to repeated underage sales.
Bristol Post
Off-licence near Bristol stripped of right to sell alcohol after underage vape and booze sales
An off-licence near Bristol lost its license for eight weeks due to repeated sales of vapes and alcohol to minors.
The Mirror
Shocking photo shows teen's black and shrivelled lungs after vaping for three years
A 17-year-old teen suffered four lung collapses due to vaping, resulting in surgically removed, blackened lung tissue.
India.com
This is FIRST country in world where smoking is BANNED, tourists also prohibited from tobacco use, fines of up to..., not Bhutan or New Zealand, it is...
The Maldives has enacted a generational smoking ban starting in 2025, prohibiting tobacco use for those born after 2007, including tourists, with heavy fines.
MassLive.com
Holyoke man sues Juul for negligence, blames company for his nicotine addiction
A Holyoke man is suing Juul Labs, alleging the company's undisclosed nicotine levels caused his severe addiction and subsequent lung collapse.
Morristown Minute
Wayne Man Charged with Using Fake FDA Documents to Defraud Vaping Company Investors
A New Jersey man faces federal charges for allegedly using fake FDA documents to defraud investors in his vaping business.
vapingpost.com
Surprise Surprise: The UK’s Vape Crackdown Backfires, Strengthening Black Markets, Not Public Health
UK and European prohibitionist nicotine policies are fueling massive black markets for illicit tobacco and vapes, undermining public health goals.
Waste360
Suez Continues to Deal with Fires Cause from Vapes, Despite Ban
UK waste firm Suez reports 339 fires this year caused by lithium vape batteries, despite a disposable vape ban.
Metro.co.uk
Shocking photo shows teen's blackened ad shrivelled lung after vaping for three years
A 17-year-old New Zealand teen, LeeRay King, underwent lung surgery after years of heavy vaping and received a portion of his blackened lung as a stark warning.
The Hindu
DRI seizes e-cigarettes worth ₹10.41 crore in Thoothukudi
The DRI in Thoothukudi seized smuggled e-cigarettes valued at ₹10.41 crore and arrested three individuals involved.
Tobacco Reporter
Russian Deputies Call for Complete National Vape Ban - Tobacco Reporter
Russian deputies proposed amendments to completely ban the sale of all vapes and e-liquids nationwide.
Tobacco Reporter
WHO Urges Vietnam to Ban Vapes and HTP Investment - Tobacco Reporter
The WHO urged Vietnam to explicitly ban investment in e-cigarette and heated tobacco trade within its amended Investment Law.
Tobacco Reporter
USA Vape Lab Sues FDA Over PMTA Delay - Tobacco Reporter
USA Vape Lab sued the FDA for unlawfully delaying decisions on its PMTAs for over five years.
Tobacco Reporter
Imperial Offers Video Series to Battle Public Misconceptions - Tobacco Reporter
Imperial Brands launched a video series to correct widespread public misconceptions about the risks of next-generation nicotine products.
Welwyn Hatfield Times
Hertfordshire: Over 28,000 illegal vapes seized in 2025
Hertfordshire Trading Standards seized over 28,000 illegal vapes in 2025 amid a national rise in teen vaping.
The Independent
Disposable vapes causing a fire a day at in the UK six months after ban
Waste companies report over one fire daily due to improper vape disposal, despite the recent ban on disposables.
The Mirror
Katie Price issues terrifying vaping warning as she says 'I have to stop'
Katie Price warned followers about vaping dangers after linking it to irreversible lung disease, stating she must quit.
BBC
Vapes still causing rubbish fires despite disposable ban, major waste firm says
A major UK waste firm reports that discarded vapes continue to cause daily fires in trucks and facilities six months after the disposable vape ban.
Zee News
Only Country In The World Where Smoking Is Banned: Huge Fines For Vaping; Not New Zealand, Sri Lanka, But…
The Maldives has become the first country to impose a generational ban on tobacco for those born after January 1, 2007.
WECT
Two teenagers arrested for armed robbery of Brunswick County vape shop
Two 18-year-olds were arrested for allegedly robbing a Leland vape shop of $2500 in THC products.
Texarkana Gazette
Help your kids pull off a vape escape
Vaping addiction is rising in teens, but medication like varenicline shows promise in helping them quit nicotine.
Business North Carolina
Tobacco giant Reynolds marks its 150th year amid a shift from cigarettes to nicotine pouches and vaping products. - Business North Carolina
Reynolds American celebrates 150 years while strategically shifting its focus from declining cigarette sales to growth in nicotine pouches and vaping products.
komonews.com
Law enforcement and health professionals sound alarm on teen vaping dangers
Health professionals and law enforcement in West Virginia are raising alarms about the rising dangers and addictive nature of teen vaping.
njfamily.com
How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping
This article provides guidance for parents on discussing the dangers of vaping and nicotine pouches with their children.
New Jersey Digest
Nicotine Free Disposable Vapes: What They Are, Health Risks, Myths, and Safer Alternatives in 2025
Nicotine-free disposable vapes still produce harmful chemical aerosols that can irritate lungs and affect other organs, despite lacking nicotine.
Snopes
Scientists found fecal contamination in vape products, but context is crucial
A study found fecal bacteria in confiscated vapes from schools, but unopened products tested were not contaminated, indicating handling caused the issue.
CSP Daily News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Chicago seize 43,200 illegal vaping products
CBP officers in Chicago seized 43,200 illegal vaping products from China destined for Mississippi.
The Cool Down
Major tobacco company sparks backlash after attempting to launch new product in US: 'Stay within the framework'
British American Tobacco postponed launching an unlicensed vape, while Philip Morris International expressed a preference to operate within FDA guidelines.
The Cool Down
Officials issue recall of US vape products that could be contaminated: 'Contact a health care provider immediately'
A recall was issued for cannabis vape cartridges sold in Maine due to dangerous levels of the pesticide chlorfenapyr.
Hoodline
Attorneys General Urge Shopify to Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Vape Sales to Minors
Attorneys General from 25 states urged Shopify to strengthen controls against illegal online vape sales targeting minors.
NewsNation
Does vaping cause secondhand smoke? Doctors explain
Secondhand vaping aerosol contains nicotine, ultrafine particles, and chemicals that can irritate lungs, though it differs from traditional secondhand smoke.
GantNews.com
Attorney General Sunday Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Calling on Online Market Shopify to Crack Down on E-Cigarette Sales
Attorney General Dave Sunday joined 25 AGs urging Shopify to stop merchants selling illegal e-cigarettes on its platform.
BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld Online
FDA calls for vape promo ban
Asian Trader
Vaping Changes Continue to Hit Independent Retailers
ABS-CBN
Hontiveros says safeguards in vape use 'not enough' as DOH proposes total ban | ABS-CBN News
Thesun
To vape or not to vape?
Newsmax.com
WSJ: Trump, FDA Clash Over Flavored Vape Approvals
The Bbc
Scotcast: Should we worry about the vape shop boom?
The daily Star
Angela Rayner finally quits vaping after being seen using one on dinghy
cleveland.com
Garfield Heights moves to curb late-night nicotine sales as part of broader crackdown on vape and smoke shops
The Star
Sheffield shop faces licence review over illegal cigarette and vape sales
Yahoo! News
Angela Rayner quits vaping
PLOS (Public Library of Science)
Identifying factors associated with vaping cessation in young adults: A machine learning and XAI approach
Yahoo! News
Scotland's vape capital - what's behind the boom?
BBC News
Greenock is Scotland's vape capital - but what's behind the boom?
Google News
Greenock is Scotland's vape capital - but what's behind the boom?
WIS10
Columbia vape shop closed after owner indicted on 40+ counts related to illegal marijuana sales
Wink News
Fort Myers Beach bans smoking and vaping on public beaches, parks
Appen Media
Dunwoody looks to ban vape shops
Mail Online
Kate Moss has a post-flight smoke and vape as she gets the giggles while arriving in New York with just hours to go until the Met Gala amid widespread anti-Bezos backlash
Charleston Post and Courier
A month after owner's drug indictment, Columbia bar and vape shop without active business licenses
Google News
Can vaping cause cancer? The evidence suggests it might.
