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In the moral panic over vaping, we risk forgetting that cigarettes kill | Martha Gill
Bans and taxes on the most popular and effective aid for giving up smoking could lead to a major health crisis. Imagine we’d found a way to get millions of people to switch from alcohol, which in ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
We are in danger of forgetting what the climate crisis means: extinction | Martha Gill
The catastrophic floods in Valencia remind us that the fate of human beings and animals is what is truly important. You may have heard of Cop29 , the global climate change conference that doesn’t ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
Of course teenagers want to be pop idols like Liam Payne. Given the perils, should we let them? | Martha Gill
The singer is the latest casualty of an industry that thrusts fame on children too young to cope. Sex, drinking, smoking, gambling, joining the army, being put to work – we now take it as obvious ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Britons are dying in a blizzard of cheap cocaine. Why is so little being done to save them? | Martha Gill
Deaths rose 30% last year, partly due to a rise in purity, but the stigma over drug abuse still stands in the way of funding the means to stop the toll. Compared with the screaming scare campaigns ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Evo Morales accuses Bolivian government of trying to kill him
Ex-leader implicates former ally Luis Arce after his vehicle hit by gunfire amid rising unrest in country. Bolivia’s former leader Evo Morales has accused the government of his one-time ally Luis ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Forget Screen Time. We Need to Talk About Screen Real Estate
Spending many hours daily looking at screens feels like a foregone conclusion. The new challenge is paring down what fills them.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Frozen Waffle Products Are Recalled Over Listeria Risk
Some products were sold under the brands of major retailers like Kroger, Price Chopper and Walmart. No illnesses so far have been linked to the waffles.Business - The New York Times - October 19 -
In Oklahoma, we know that government kills opportunity
Endless litigious delays and overreaching environmental rules choke businessesPolitics - The Hill - October 21 -
Disposable vapes to be banned from June
Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales
Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young peopleBusiness - Financial Times - October 24 -
Hyundai Recalls Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling its hydrogen-powered SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.Business - Inc. - October 17 -
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Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks
The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’
Chinese-owned firm’s operation falls foul of official review, though Canadian users will be able to use video app as usual. Canada has ordered TikTok to shut down its operations in the country ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Against Panic: A Survival Kit
There is no cure for profound grief, but beauty and love and tenderness can walk alongside it and ease the solitude.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Music and Morale in a Country at War
In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
The role cigarettes and chocolates played in tackling a TB epidemic
In 1957, Glasgow had the highest death rate from TB in Europe so health officials offered free prize draws for those who got X-rayed.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Should we be fretting over AI’s feelings?
Companies are racing to build machines that are more intelligent and more like usBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
U.K. Plans Disposable Vape Ban in England
The measure, which echoes plans in Scotland and Wales, aims to protect young people’s health and reduce environmental damage.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?
Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
What we know about the operation that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
New details are coming out about the Israeli operation that killed Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' top commander in Gaza. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has the latest.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
What We Know About the Georgia Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island
Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
'We begged him not to go': Family's tribute to British man killed in Ukraine
Callum Tindal-Draper's mother and father said they are very proud of their son.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products recalled over listeria risk
A recall of nearly 10 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and chicken products affects items sold at stores including Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, 7-Eleven and Kroger.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid
Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
Why people are receiving so much money in the Juul e-cigarette settlement
Oftentimes, class-action settlements pay less than $10 per person — but MarketWatch spoke with a former Juul user who received thousands of dollarsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 29 -
UK introduces a bill that would eventually make the purchase of cigarettes illegal
Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke has begun its journey through ParliamentHealth - ABC News - November 5 -
What we learned as Wiggins rejoins Warriors in preseason win over Lakers
Dalton Johnson delivers his takeaways, as Andrew Wiggins returned to the Golden State Warriors' lineup in a 111-97 preseason win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
4 questions we will be asking about the presidential race after it's over
These are thought exercises as much as questions — messy and nuanced, unable to be resolved with any definitive answer.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
The Best Gaming Headsets—We Tested Over Hundreds of Hours (2024)
Lend depth and drama to your gameplay with the right gaming headset for any console or device.Tech - Wired - November 4 -
Re-drafting the 2024 NFL Draft
In our re-draft, the Chicago Bears opt for Jayden Daniels over Caleb Williams.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7 -
Poisoned Mail and Panic Buttons: Welcome to the 2024 Election
An increasingly polarized nation has brought heightened risks ahead of election day, along with heightened opportunities for American businesses to protect our election systems.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Will Mexico’s plan to constitutionally ban vapes play into the hands of cartels?
Move prompts fears it will boost black market and prevent regulation: ‘Banning something doesn’t make it safe’. Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum , has confirmed that her government will seek ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
Vapes to be taxed for first time as tobacco and wine duty rise
New levy on e-cigarettes, which have soared in popularity, will take effect in 2026World - Financial Times - October 30 -
Tom Holland Wants Miles Morales To Join MCU
Earlier this month, Tom Holland revealed that he and Zendaya have already read an early draft for Spider-Man 4 , which excited both of them. While Holland hasn't shared what aspect of the script ...Tech - GameSpot - October 22 -
Netanyahu confirms Yahya Sinwar killing, says war is not over
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in the Gaza Strip as Israel's war continues to escalate there and in Lebanon against Hezbollah. Netanyahu ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Mozambique opposition figures killed as protest grows over election results
Lawyer Elvino Dias and official Paulo Guambe shot as their party plans a national strike over disputed election. Attackers killed a Mozambique opposition lawyer and a party official after firing ...World - The Guardian - October 19
