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Nirvana Members Reunite, Accept MTV Vanguard Award
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Grohl, Novoselic and Smear accepted MTV's Video Vanguard Award from Chuck D on Sept. 27, 2026 in Los Angeles; Novoselic called Cobain "one of one" as Smear lit a cigarette. The band did not perform.
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High school volleyball teams post non-league and district wins
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Indian Trail, Olathe South and Resurrection each won 2-0 non-league volleyball matches. In Laredo-area district play, Cigarroa stayed undefeated, Alexander and United swept their opponents, and other teams—including the Tigers and Panthers—earned victories in close matches.
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Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge
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— Sep 16, 2026
Cher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.
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Trump Imposes New Bans on Cuban Rum, Cigars, Hotels
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— Sep 23, 2020
President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned U.S. citizens from bringing home rum or cigars from Cuba and from staying at Cuban government-owned hotels, as he sought to lock in the Cuban-American vote in the swing state…
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Senate Passes College Sports Bill As It Punts On Tackling AI, National Debt And Flock Before Midterms
Nicole Silverio · 7 min · 8h
Tom Brady Pick’s Buffalo’s Allen as Next QB to Win Super Bowl
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— Apr 16, 2024
It’s been close but no cigar for the Buffalo Bills getting that elusive Super Bowl ring. But the upcoming season may be different, according to former quarterback Tom Brady, who has seven rings of his own. Brady…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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FDA Authorizes Juul2 E-Cigarette
Health
— Aug 28, 2026
The FDA has authorized Juul Labs’ Juul2 e-cigarette system, including a device and 18 mg/mL tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, and noted that a significant share of adult smokers switched from cigarettes to these products, with higher switching rates for menthol. Regulators emphasized that complete switching offers greater health benefits than dual use and that the agency approved these products because their population health benefits outweigh the risks, bringing the total FDA-authorized Juul items to 48 while signaling ongoing market expansion and future adult-focused flavor and strength applications.
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Health Official Fears Biden Abandoning Menthol Cigarettes Ban
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— Feb 15, 2024
A top Biden administration health official in the Biden administration is afraid President Joe Biden will not follow through with banning menthol cigarettes in favor of the Black vote. Robert Califf, the commissioner of…
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‘Big Bang Theory’ Actress Kate Micucci Reveals She Has Lung Cancer, Says She’s ‘Never Smoked a Cigarette’
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— Dec 13, 2023
“Big Bang Theory” actress Kate Micucci, 43, revealed she had been diagnosed with lung cancer, though she claimed she had “never smoked a cigarette” before. Micucci, who played Lucy on the show, announced in a TikTok…
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Sean Hannity Tells Biden FDA to ‘Come and Arrest Me’ In Response to E-Cigarette Ban
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— Jun 24, 2022
Fox News host Sean Hannity vowed to challenge the Food and Drug Administration’s ban on Juul electronic cigarettes ahead of the agency’s announcement of the move Thursday. “They ban it and I’ll do it live on TV and they…
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Nabeel Qureshi Questions Islam
Medical student debates Christianity with friend.
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CDC Reports Decline in E-Cigarette Use Among US High Schoolers
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— Sep 9, 2020
The percentage of e-cigarette users among high school students in the United States has declined to about 20% in 2020 from 27.5% last year, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on…
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Trump Administration Announces Ban on E-Cigarette Flavors, Except Menthol
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— Jan 2, 2020
The Trump administration on Thursday announced a ban on some e-cigarette flavors to curb rising teenage use of vaping products, allowing menthol and tobacco flavors to remain on the market. The flavor ban applies to…
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
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Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Marijuana Use Reaches Record High Across United States
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— Aug 24, 2026
Americans smoking marijuana has hit a record 17%, tying the peak set in 2023 and up from 7% in 2013, with edible use at 15%; usage is markedly higher among adults under 50 and those who are less educated or drink alcohol. Public opinion remains closely divided about marijuana’s effects, while cigarette smoking remains at a historic low, and Alaska shows even higher monthly use at roughly one in five residents.
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PMI, Altria forge U.S. cigarette manufacturing pact
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— Aug 24, 2026
Philip Morris International announced a contract manufacturing arrangement with Philip Morris USA (Altria) through its non-U.S. affiliates, with first shipments targeted for early 2027, while PMI remains focused on a smoke-free future and does not plan to commercialize combustibles in the United States; both companies will operate independently with separate commercialization, distribution, and regulatory responsibilities, and the deal is not expected to materially affect PMI’s 2026 financial results. The arrangement is framed as leveraging each party’s manufacturing capabilities to support efficiency and strategic transition without altering U.S. market stance on combustibles.
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What The FDA’s Latest Ruling Could Mean For Future Of Nicotine Pouches
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— Jul 1, 2026
The Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to allow certain nicotine pouches to be marketed as posing fewer health risks than cigarettes could potentially lead to the U.S. becoming smoke-free one day, according to one analyst.
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Ebola Explodes In Africa Much Faster Than Infamous 2010s Outbreak
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Study Finds People Who Vape As Out Of Shape As Smokers
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— Sep 10, 2024
Non-vapers did far better than both vapers and cigarette smokers in a series of tests designed to measure their capacity for exercise, say scientists. CHIARA SUMMER VIA UNSPLASH “> Young people who vape perform as badly…
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Would you get phished?
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Fifteen workplace scam scenarios. Most people are more confident than correct — the rank says which one you are.
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Biden Makes Telling Move with Menthol Cigarette Ban as Black Voter Support Crumbles
Opinion
— Apr 7, 2024
More and more black voters are realizing that Democrats don’t have their best interests in mind, no matter what the liberal politicians might say to convince them otherwise. So what’s President Joe “ You Ain’t Black ”…
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Is Biden Admin Trying to Suck All Joy Out of Life?: FDA Could Order Juul E-Cigarettes off the Market
Opinion
— Jun 22, 2022
With gas prices setting new record highs, inflation hovering near a 40-year high, and warnings of a potential recession, President Joe Biden’s administration is focused on the issue Americans really care about right…
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‘Just Living His Life’: Jurors See Videos Taken Before and After Floyd’s Deadly Arrest
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— Apr 3, 2021
Minutes before his death last May, George Floyd looked happy and energetic while waiting to buy cigarettes at a Minneapolis store. A little later, he was lying handcuffed in the street with his neck pinned to the ground…
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Commentary: 2 Women Busted Trying to Skip COVID Vaccine Line Dressed as ‘Grannies’
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— Feb 22, 2021
I remember the kids in my high school trying to look older in order to get into rated R movies or buy cigarettes. I would have hoped that kind of behavior would have ended by the time you hit 21 and you’re able to do…
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Lionel Messi scores free kick from near-impossible angle for Inter Miami
At 39, Lionel Messi bent a free kick from beside the corner flag over Patrick Schulte to tie Inter Miami with Columbus, a strike fans filmed from every side.
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