AsiaOne
ICA officers unbox goods on Malaysia lorry declared as cardboard, uncovers over 10,400 vapes and pods
ICA officers at Tuas Checkpoint discovered over 10,400 vapes and pods hidden in a Malaysian lorry falsely declared as carrying cardboard.
CCentral
FDA authorizes JUUL2 system in the U.S.
The FDA authorized the JUUL2 system for sale in the U.S., approving tobacco-and-menthol-flavored pods with 1.6% nicotine.
roscommonherald.ie
Growing health threat from unregulated synthetic products, say local FG politicians
Roscommon Fine Gael politicians are calling for stronger regulation and public awareness of unregulated synthetic cannabinoid products being sold in vape form.
Digital Journal
AFN 26: New Zealand Challenges Regional Resistance to Harm Reduction
New Zealand's tobacco sales fell over 20% in 2025, showing regulated vaping supports quitting without hindering progress.
RealClearHealth
The FDA Is Making It Harder to Quit Smoking
The article argues FDA regulations on vaping are more restrictive than those on cigarettes, undermining public health by limiting smokers' access to less harmful alternatives.
Jamaica Gleaner
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating tech
Juul Labs gains FDA approval to sell Juul2 with age-verification technology to prevent underage use.
Headtopics
Opinion Column Criticises Vaping, Antidepressants, ADHD Diagnoses, and Cannabis Policy as Contributors to Public Ills
A provocative opinion column blames UK policies on vaping, antidepressants, ADHD diagnoses, and cannabis for worsening public health while praising the NHS.
جو 24
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking? The Science Explained
A Cochrane review finds nicotine vaping improves quit rates over patches/gum, but requires regulated products and medical guidance.
igeekphone.com
California Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Disposable Nicotine Vapes, Sales Ban Could Begin in 2028
California's legislature has passed AB 762 to ban disposable nicotine vapes, with a manufacturing ban starting January 2027 and a sales ban beginning January 2028.
NBC10 Boston
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Juul received FDA approval to sell an updated e-cigarette with optional age-verification to curb underage use.
Medpagetoday
FDA Says Juul Can Sell Updated Vaping Device With Age-Gating Technology
FDA permits Juul to sell an updated e‑cigarette featuring optional age‑verification technology.
CP24 Toronto
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
FDA authorized Juul to sell updated e-cigarette with optional age-verification to curb underage use.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | FDA Authorizes JUUL2, Cites Adult Switching Amid Efforts to Speed PMTA Reviews
The FDA authorized the JUUL2 device and its tobacco- and menthol-flavored pods, citing high adult switching rates as it accelerates PMTA reviews.
Mirage News
Vape Flavoring Linked to Embryo Development Disruption
UC Riverside study finds vanillin in e-cigarettes disrupts human embryonic stem cell development via TRPV4 channel, potentially affecting early pregnancy.
Sussexworld
One You East Sussex launches free programme to help residents quit vaping
One You East Sussex launches a free 12-week vaping cessation program with mentoring and nicotine therapy for residents.
Breitbart News Network
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology - Breitbart
Juul Labs receives FDA approval to sell an updated vaping device with age-verification features to combat underage use.
Google News
A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
Vanillin in e‑cigarettes may impair early embryo development by altering stem cell pluripotency via the TRPV4 channel.
Manila Bulletin
13-year-old boy faints after being forced to vape
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after suspects forced him to vape, causing him to faint.
Mirage News
Geelong Extends Vape Recycling to Reduce Waste
Geelong will continue vape recycling bins after a successful trial that collected over 250 kg, aiming to reduce waste and prevent fires.
Mail Online
Braless Heather Locklear, 64, puffs on a vape as new boyfriend Lorenzo Lamas finalizes divorce from his sixth wife
Heather Locklear, 64, was seen braless and vaping in Los Angeles as her new boyfriend Lorenzo Lamas, 68, finalizes his divorce from his sixth wife.
Los Angeles Times
California moves to outlaw disposable vapes, a toxic trash plague - Los Angeles Times
California will ban disposable e‑cigarettes, citing toxic waste and fire hazards.
c-talk.co.uk
VAPE CRACKDOWN: REGULATION, RETAILERS AND THE ILLICIT MARKET
UK government tightens vape regulations with plain packaging and flavour restrictions, but illicit market enforcement remains critical for effectiveness.
The Southern Wire
Two more Moss Vale tobacconists shut
Two Moss Vale tobacconists have been closed for three months as NSW cracks down on illicit tobacco and vaping.
Newsbreak
Vaping Linked to Respiratory Issues - NewsBreak
Young vapers face higher risk of cough, wheezing, bronchitis, and asthma attacks, per RCPCH review.
News 18
Smoke Signals: Vaping More Likely To Help You Quit Cigarettes Than Nicotine Gums, Patches
A Cochrane analysis shows regulated nicotine vapes help more smokers quit than patches or gums, with 10‑14 successes per 100 vs 6 per 100.
lawnews.co.uk
E-Liquid Compliance in the UK: TPD Rules, Nicotine Limits and What ‘Compliant’ Actually Means
UK e-liquids must comply with strict TPD rules, including nicotine limits and packaging requirements, enforced by the MHRA.
AllHipHop
Historic Vape Shop Vapor Shark Reopens Under New Ownership
The Vapor Shark brand, which closed in 2016 due to FDA regulations, has reopened in 2026 under new ownership by Jacob Cohen.
The Manila Times
DTI: 93% of vape brands unregistered
The DTI reports 93% of e-cigarette brands in the Philippines are unregistered as lawmakers consider a unified excise tax.
Glasgow Times
Glasgow faces growing bin fire risk from discarded vapes
A Glasgow councillor is calling for a deposit-return scheme for vapes to prevent bin lorry fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Google News
Massive Cochrane Review Finds Vaping Beats Nicotine Patches for Quitting Smoking, With Key Caveats
A major Cochrane review finds nicotine e-cigarettes help more smokers quit than patches or gum, though long-term safety questions remain.
Standardspeaker
2 trials scheduled in Freeland vape shop slaying
A Luzerne County judge ordered two separate trials for five defendants charged in a 2022 Freeland vape shop murder.
Rte.ie
Man detoxing from vaping HHC thought he was 'dying'
A 22-year-old man hospitalized after years of vaping HHC vapes described terrifying withdrawal symptoms and urges others to avoid the dangerous products.
2Firsts
U.S. Ninth Circuit Upholds FDA Denial of MH Global’s Flavored Vape PMTA Applications
The Ninth Circuit upheld the FDA's denial of MH Global's flavored vape applications, ruling the agency's comparative-efficacy framework is consistent with public health standards.
Free Malaysia Today
Ministry to explain withdrawal of appeal against nicotine vape exemption
Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad will hold a briefing to explain the government's decision not to appeal a court ruling regarding nicotine exemptions.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Kantar Study Finds More Than 93% of Vape Products in Ukraine Fail Regulatory Requirements
Over 93% of Ukrainian vape products fail to meet regulatory requirements, with pod systems and disposables dominating the market.
AsiaOne
New deadly methamphetamine-etomidate vape detected by Thai lab
Thai health authorities warned that a seized vape pod contains lethal mix of methamphetamine and etomidate.
2Firsts
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.
2Firsts
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.
2Firsts
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."
AsiaOne
ICA officers unbox goods on Malaysia lorry declared as cardboard, uncovers over 10,400 vapes and pods
CCentral
FDA authorizes JUUL2 system in the U.S.
roscommonherald.ie
Growing health threat from unregulated synthetic products, say local FG politicians
Digital Journal
AFN 26: New Zealand Challenges Regional Resistance to Harm Reduction
RealClearHealth
The FDA Is Making It Harder to Quit Smoking
Jamaica Gleaner
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating tech
Headtopics
Opinion Column Criticises Vaping, Antidepressants, ADHD Diagnoses, and Cannabis Policy as Contributors to Public Ills
جو 24
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking? The Science Explained
igeekphone.com
California Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Disposable Nicotine Vapes, Sales Ban Could Begin in 2028
NBC10 Boston
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Medpagetoday
FDA Says Juul Can Sell Updated Vaping Device With Age-Gating Technology
CP24 Toronto
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | FDA Authorizes JUUL2, Cites Adult Switching Amid Efforts to Speed PMTA Reviews
Mirage News
Vape Flavoring Linked to Embryo Development Disruption
Sussexworld
One You East Sussex launches free programme to help residents quit vaping
Breitbart News Network
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology - Breitbart
Google News
A common vape flavoring may disrupt early embryo development
Manila Bulletin
13-year-old boy faints after being forced to vape
Mirage News
Geelong Extends Vape Recycling to Reduce Waste
Mail Online
Braless Heather Locklear, 64, puffs on a vape as new boyfriend Lorenzo Lamas finalizes divorce from his sixth wife
