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2FIRSTS | New Zealand Associate Health Minister Casey Costello Warns on Illicit Cigarettes as Legal Tobacco Sales Halve Over Decade
NZ Associate Health Minister warns illicit cigarettes may offset legal tobacco sales decline, which halved over past decade.
The Independent
Smokers more likely to quit by vaping than other alternatives, study finds
A Cochrane review found vaping increases quit rates compared to nicotine gum or patches, with 61% higher odds of success.
Manila Bulletin
DTI: 93% of vape brands found in market are unregistered
The Department of Trade and Industry reports that 93% of vape brands in the market are unregistered, raising concerns over illicit trade.
Philstar.com
Most vape brands sold in Philippines remain unregistered — DTI
The DTI reports 93% of vape brands in the Philippines are unregistered, prompting calls for unified excise tax rates.
Google News
Man seen restraining another from escaping along BKE; vape thrown over bridge
A 29-year-old man was arrested for DUI after a BKE accident where he threw a vape over a bridge.
New York Post
Burglar dressed in cow onesie steals vapes from Tennessee smoke shop
A thief in a cow onesie stole vapes from a Tennessee smoke shop with accomplices.
Headtopics
Massive Study Says Vaping Really Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking
A new review finds nicotine e-cigarettes are the most effective method for quitting smoking compared to other aids.
LBC
Vaping is 'viable' way to quit smoking and 'more effective' than nicotine gum and patches, experts find
Experts find vaping is a viable and more effective way to quit smoking than nicotine gum and patches.
Science Media Centre
Updated Cochrane review on vaping for quitting smoking
Cochrane updates its review on vaping and other smoking cessation tools based on 80 trials with nearly 30,000 participants.
Science Media Centre
expert reaction to updated review looking at vaping for smoking cessation
Experts discuss a new Cochrane review showing e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation.
The Southern Wire
Two more Moss Vale tobacconists shut
Two Moss Vale tobacconists have been closed for nearly three months due to illicit tobacco and vaping sales.
ScienceAlert
Massive Study Says Vaping Really Is The Most Effective Way to Quit Smoking - But There's a Catch
A new review finds regulated nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective than other methods for quitting smoking, though long-term health risks remain a concern.
VICE
How to Buy THCA Vapes Online (Without Vaping Mystery Oil)
A guide to safely purchasing THCA vapes online, emphasizing lab results, ingredients, and hardware quality.
Hoodline
Smyrna Vape Shop Hit Twice in a Week, One Suspect Wore a Cow Onesie
Smyrna vape shop burglarized twice in a week; suspects include a person in a cow onesie, police seek public help.
Daily News
What To Look For Before Buying THC Vape Pens Online
Key factors for safely purchasing THC vape pens online include brand reputation, lab testing, and cannabinoid profiles.
Google News
Doctor compares smoking, vaping and weed to show which is worse for you
A doctor ranked nicotine products from least to most harmful: gum and lozenges first, then vaping, then cigarettes, noting cannabis smoke is roughly comparable to cigarette smoke.
Nomad Lawyer
Travel Alert: UK Airlines Issue Strict Regulations on Power Banks and Vapes
UK airlines are enforcing strict carry-on rules for power banks and vapes to prevent in-flight fire hazards.
Google News
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thai scientists found methamphetamine and etomidate combined in a seized vape pod, posing severe health risks.
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2FIRSTS | Florida Governor DeSantis Expands TANF Restrictions, Blocking Welfare Benefits From Buying Tobacco and Vapes
Florida expands TANF restrictions to block EBT purchases of tobacco and vaping products.
Wpxi News
Dormont joins other Allegheny County communities by taking steps to regulate vape shops
Dormont officials voted to regulate vape shops by making them conditional land uses with location restrictions.
Nation Thailand
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Thailand's Department of Medical Sciences has detected methamphetamine and etomidate mixed in a single seized vape pod for the first time.
News4jax
Florida expands EBT restrictions: Tattoos, theme parks, vaping among banned purchases
Florida Gov. DeSantis adds bans on using EBT benefits for tattoos, theme parks, vaping and other non-essential items.
Wink News
Gov. DeSantis announces TANF restrictions on tobacco, vaping, video games and more
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Florida is the first state to restrict TANF benefits for tobacco, vaping, video games, and other non-essential items.
Chicago Tribune
"Vape!" parodies "Grease" to lively effect at Apollo Theater
The comedy "Vape! The Grease Parody" offers a hilarious and witty take on the classic film, featuring a mostly Chicago cast and creative musical twists.
Hoodline
Stolen Car Rams Northeast El Paso Vape Shop, Duo Flees With $2,890 in Goods
Two masked suspects used a stolen car to ram a Northeast El Paso vape shop, stealing $2,890 in goods and causing $5,000 in damages.
Washington Examiner
Anti-vaping hysteria keeps smokers hooked. Trump’s FDA is (finally) embracing reality
The FDA is finally authorizing flavored vapes and nicotine pouches to help adult smokers quit, countering the previous rejection of 99% of applications.
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EU Trade Department Faces Scrutiny Over Contacts With Tobacco Industry
The European Ombudswoman has launched an inquiry into DG TRADE's interactions with the tobacco industry, citing transparency and compliance concerns.
Nl Times
Hopes for smoke-free generation dwindling: 40% of young adults smoke or vape
The Netherlands' goal of a smoke-free generation by 2040 appears increasingly distant as 40% of young adults aged 18-29 smoke or vape.
Mail Online
Influencer caught editing vape from couple's holiday photo as she continues her romance with very wealthy Eastern Suburbs nepo baby
Australian influencer Sam Guggenheimer edited a vape out of a holiday photo with her boyfriend Ryan Maloney, a wealthy "nepo baby."
CodeBlue
MCTC Demands Consistent National Vape Policy Amid Perak Ban, Nicotine Appeal Withdrawal
MCTC supports Perak's vape ban and calls for a consistent national policy to protect public health.
Guernsey Press
Duty to be paid on vaping liquids from November
Vaping liquids will be subject to duty upon importation and local purchase starting November 9th.
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2FIRSTS | FDA Grants PMTA Authorization to 11 ZYN ULTRA Nicotine Pouches, Bringing Total Authorized Pouches to 43
FDA authorized 11 ZYN ULTRA nicotine pouch products, bringing the total authorized pouches to 43.
Hartford Courant
CT data shows vape sales declining but nicotine use is up
Connecticut e‑cigarette unit sales fell to a record low, yet nicotine consumption rose sharply, driven by stronger devices and growing nicotine‑pouch use.
Evening Standard
Soaring number of fires at recycling centres blamed on vape batteries
Over 1,500 recycling centre fires yearly, over a third linked to vape batteries, costing £1 bn.
VOI.ID
Vape to Nicotine Bags Still Risky for the Heart
A study in Nature Reviews Cardiology finds all nicotine-containing products, including vapes and nicotine pouches, pose cardiovascular risks.
The Irish Times
Argument for legalising cannabis after concern over psychoactive substances in vapes
Legalising cannabis could simplify regulation compared to synthetic cannabinoids in vapes, argues a letter to The Irish Times.
The Gazette
MP backs plans that will 'breath new life into Colchester'
Colchester MP Pam Cox supports new government proposals to empower councils in regulating vape shops, betting shops, and slot machines to revitalize high streets.
conveniencestore.co.uk
Vape display ban could increase smoking, We Vape warns
We Vape warns that banning vape displays in small retailers may increase smoking, citing conflicting evidence.
AOL.co.uk
Can the EU stop smoking and vaping? Not quite, but it can raise taxes.
EU proposes a 139% cigarette tax hike and new taxes on vapes, aiming to curb rising nicotine use.
Dawn
Senate health committee approves e-cigarette regulation bill, retains four-year BDS programme
The Senate health committee approved an e-cigarette regulation bill and decided to keep the four-year BDS programme.
The Critic
Nicotine nonsense
The government is planning costly anti-vaping regulations that will hurt legitimate retailers and likely harm public health.
Newsbreak
1 year after law took effect, Northeast Wisconsin vape shops are struggling - NewsBreak
Northeast Wisconsin vape shops like Johnny Vapes face closures and 80% sales drops one year after new state law.
Kctv5 News
From suspensions to support: How Shawnee Mission schools help students quit vaping
Shawnee Mission schools now provide support and resources to help students quit vaping instead of suspending them.
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2FIRSTS | Special Report｜AIR H1 Revenue Rises 3.7% as Shisha Volumes Fall 9%, Testing Its Shift Beyond Traditional Hookah
AIR Global's H1 2026 revenue rose 3.7% to $206.9M, driven by pricing, while shisha volumes fell 9%, amid supply-chain disruptions and diversification investments.
Raw Story
Trump ally cashing in on vape firm accused of targeting kids and a brutal junta
Roger Stone, a former Trump ally, earns millions lobbying for a vape distributor accused of targeting children and a Myanmar military junta.
Headtopics
Vaping Is an Addiction
Vaping is an addictive behavior driven by nicotine's effect on the brain's reward system, though withdrawal symptoms may be less severe than those from traditional cigarettes.
IndexBox
EU Lawmakers Yield to Tobacco Lobby Influence, Data Shows
EU lawmakers are increasingly influenced by tobacco lobbying, with meetings surging 57%.
Greenock Telegraph
Tighter controls on vaping products are welcome, says Inverclyde councillor
A councillor welcomes new legislation to regulate vaping products and protect youth.
AsiaOne
ICA officers find nearly 10,000 vapes and pods hidden in rest area of Malaysia lorry at Tuas Checkpoint
Immigration officers seized over 9,000 vape pods and 900 vaporisers from a Malaysian lorry at Tuas Checkpoint.
halfwheel
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner
Trump plans to nominate Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner, pending Senate approval.
Thejournal
No regulation and no large-scale testing: The HSE's drug lab is worried about what's in your vape
The HSE warns of unregulated vapes and edibles containing harmful synthetic cannabinoids, posing risks especially to teenagers, and calls for better regulation and testing.
Irish Examiner
Discovery of synthetic cannabinoids in vapes prompts calls for stronger regulation
Synthetic cannabinoids found in Irish vape products raise health concerns and demand tighter regulation.
BreakingNews.ie
Stronger regulation of vape products urged after synthetic cannabinoids found
Calls for stricter vape product regulation in Ireland follow detection of harmful synthetic cannabinoids in shops and online.
The National
UAE tax on vapes aims to deter young smokers and low-cost products
A new UAE tax on vape liquids aims to deter young people and encourage users to quit.
halfwheel
U.K. Threatens Plain Packaging for Cigars
The U.K. proposes extending plain packaging rules to cigars, vapes, and rolling papers.
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2FIRSTS | UK Vape Tax Countdown: Retailer Vape HQ Estimates 100ml E-liquid Prices Could Rise From £12.99 to £39.39, While Pod Kits Increase Less Than 10%
Vape HQ estimates significant price increases for 100ml e-liquids due to the upcoming UK Vaping Products Duty.
Euronews
Can the EU stop smoking and vaping? Not quite, but it can raise taxes.
The EU proposes increasing excise duties on cigarettes and new nicotine products to combat smoking and vaping.
Mirage News
Sydney Vape Distribution Network Busted in Crackdown
Law enforcement seized over $12.3 million in illegal vaping products in Sydney through coordinated operations.
Rte.ie
High-risk cannabinoids detected in vapes, edibles
The HSE has identified high-risk synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids in vapes and edibles sold in Ireland.
Men's Health
If You Smoke, Vape, or Have a Chronic Condition, Read This
Article highlights risks of pneumococcal pneumonia for smokers, vapers, and those with chronic conditions, emphasizing prevention through vaccination.
Times of India
Smoking, vaping, or heated tobacco: Which is worse? US-based dentist compares the three
A US dentist compares smoking, vaping, and heated tobacco, concluding that smoking is the most dangerous, while vaping and heated tobacco are less harmful but not safe.
Google News
Refractory Status Epilepticus, Serotonin Syndrome, and Fulminant Multiorgan Failure Following Synthetic Cannabinoid Vaping: A Case Report
A 17-year-old developed refractory status epilepticus, serotonin syndrome, and multiorgan failure after synthetic cannabinoid vaping, highlighting rare complications despite negative toxicology screening.
Sussexworld
Political opinion by Tom Rutland MP: Cracking down on dodgy vape and betting shops
Tom Rutland MP discusses government plans regarding vape shops, subscription cancellations, drought measures, and local community activities.
101 WIXX
Analysis-Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco’s future beyond cigarettes?
Nicotine pouches are a key growth area for Big Tobacco, offering rapid expansion and higher profits, but face regulatory and adoption challenges.
Newsbreak
📢 New vape disposal bins now available across Van Buren County
Vape disposal bins are now installed at several locations in Van Buren County for safe waste management.
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
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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
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2FIRSTS | EU Tobacco Tax Reform Targets November Push as Sweden Holds Nicotine-Pouch Minimum at €20 per Kilogram
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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
