Newsbreak
"If you're trying to vape, it's just not worth it": Selena Gomez opens up about the impact of vaping on her voice
Selena Gomez warns against vaping, revealing her past nicotine habit changed her voice and urging others to quit.
GOV.UK
Share the journey, not the noise: government launches measures to prevent noise and antisocial behaviour on transport
The UK government launches a national campaign and new enforcement powers against noise and antisocial behaviour on trains and buses.
LBC
Passengers playing music without headphones and vaping on buses face £1,000 fine in anti-social behaviour crackdown
Passengers who play music without headphones or vape on buses could face £1,000 fines under new anti-social behaviour powers.
WJLA
Thomas Stone student charged after more than 30 THC vaping devices seized
A 16-year-old Thomas Stone High School student was charged after over 30 THC vaping devices were found in his backpack.
Inews Guyana
PSC supports vape import restrictions to protect Guyana’s young people
The Private Sector Commission supports Guyana’s restrictions on vape imports to protect children and young people from nicotine addiction.
Inews Guyana
Association for Democracy and Human Rights lauds sweeping restrictions on vape imports
The Association for Democracy and Human Rights welcomes President Ali's restrictions on vape imports to protect public health, especially youth.
Inews Guyana
Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha strongly supports restrictions on vape imports
The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha supports President Ali's restrictions on vape imports, citing urgent child health concerns.
Simply Wall Street
Why RLX Technology Bears Were Right Before The Drop
RLX Technology's mixed Q2 2026 results, with revenue and net income up but margin down, validated cautious bears before the stock drop.
Kaieteurnewsonline
Govt. moves to restrict vape imports
President Irfaan Ali announced that Guyana will restrict imports of vaping products, citing risks to children, with exceptions only for approved medicinal uses.
Patch
5 Things To Know In Danbury: Vape Shop Licensing Ordinance, Gregory Street Detour And More
Danbury updates include a vape shop licensing ordinance review, a Gregory Street detour, fall leaf pickup, and public meetings.
Inews Guyana
GCCI supports measures to restrict vape imports in Guyana
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry backs President Ali's plan to restrict vape imports to protect public health, especially young people.
Inews Guyana
Vaping restrictions timely, necessary – Muslim community
Guyana's Muslim community endorses President Ali's restrictions on vape imports as a necessary measure to protect children from nicotine addiction.
Inews Guyana
Pres Ali announces restrictions on vape imports amid public health concerns
President Irfaan Ali announced restrictions on vape imports into Guyana, citing health concerns for children and young people.
SooToday
Behind the push to make smoking and vaping illegal for a generation of Canadians
Canadian health advocates are urging the federal government to adopt a UK-style generational ban on smoking and vaping, facing opposition from the tobacco industry and retailers.
Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana
Guyana bans recreational vaping products
President Irfaan Ali announced upcoming restrictions on the importation of most vaping products to protect public health and youth.
Film Daily
THC Vape Juice in the UK: What the Law Says and Legal Alternatives – Film Daily
A guide explaining the legal status of THC vape juice in the UK and available legal alternatives.
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Legislation Smoking out the Vape
New Hawaiʻi laws introduce stricter regulations, product limitations, and a ban on disposable vapes to improve public health and environmental outcomes.
Philippine News
Sandro Marcos Breaks Silence on Allegations Linking Him to a Vape Business | PhilNews
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos denies owning or intending to enter the vaping industry to protect tobacco farmers.
The Bbc
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
Non-smokers are increasingly turning to vaping due to social influence, habit formation, and psychological dependence on nicotine.
Google News
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
Non-smokers are increasingly becoming addicted to vaping due to habit, social influence, and marketing.
Hoodline
North Highlands Vape Shop Robbery Suspects Caught Two Months Later, Deputies Say
Two 20-year-old suspects were arrested two months after an armed robbery at a North Highlands vape shop.
Legis1
JUUL Labs Adds Determinant to Lobby on Tobacco and Consumer Safety
JUUL Labs Inc. has hired Determinant LLC to lobby on tobacco and consumer safety issues.
Free Malaysia Today
Selangor records the most MyLapor complaints over smoking, vaping offences
Selangor tops MyLapor complaints for smoking and vaping in no-smoking areas, with 358 reports since the system's launch.
Mirage News
Latrobe Council Welcomes Crackdown on Illegal Tobacco, Vape Stores
Latrobe City Council welcomed enforcement action by Tobacco Licensing Victoria and Victoria Police's Viper Taskforce against illegal tobacco and vape trading.
CP24 Toronto
Burlington man charged after several women sexually assaulted in his vape store
A Burlington vape store owner faces multiple sexual assault charges after police allege he assaulted several women inside his shop.
Toronto Sun
Vape shop owner faces more sex assault charges; man sought in exposure incidents
A Burlington vape shop owner faces additional sexual assault charges, while Toronto police seek a suspect in separate indecent act incidents.
Yahoo
Lawmakers push for tighter regulation on Kratom products
West Virginia lawmakers are seeking stricter regulations on Kratom due to public safety concerns and unknown additives.
Standardspeaker
Trial set for 4 charged in Freeland vape shop slaying
Trial for four men charged in a deadly shooting outside a Freeland vape shop is set to begin next month.
Financial Post
Opinion: Ottawa needs to stop fuelling the underground nicotine market
Canada's restrictive nicotine pouch policies are fuelling a thriving black market, undermining public health and losing tax revenue.
akron.com
Green Council discusses vape shops, driveways, rezoning
Green City Council held public hearings on vape shop regulations, driveway width rules, and rezoning a 27.8-acre industrial parcel for residential use.
Westword
Consumers report adverse health effects from Colorado THC vapes
Dozens of consumers reported adverse health effects after a major Colorado THC vape recall involving contaminated products from Craft.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | Reynolds Puts Nearly 183,000 U.S. Contracted Outlets Under Age-Verification Rules, Covering 94% of Volume — Can It Shift an Unauthorized Vape Market?
Reynolds has placed nearly 183,000 U.S. contracted outlets under age-verification rules covering 94% of volume, but most vape sales remain unauthorized.
Newswav
Cochrane Review Concludes Vapes Help Smokers Quit, but Malaysia Faces Difficult Regulatory Choice
A Cochrane review finds nicotine e-cigarettes help adults quit smoking better than nicotine replacement therapy, as Malaysia weighs tighter vaping rules.
Mirage News
Post Office Manager Charged Over Alleged Vape, Tobacco Imports
A licensed post office manager and two others were charged over an alleged plot to import illicit tobacco and vapes into Australia.
Mirage News
Post Office Manager Charged Over Vape and Tobacco Imports
A Multi Agency Strike Team charged three people, including a licensed post office manager, over alleged illicit tobacco and vape imports.
Bernama
Kelantan Vape Trade Operates Covertly, Use Code Words To Target Regulars
Kelantan's vape trade operates covertly, using code words and front businesses to sell to regulars despite a state ban.
Mirage News
Illicit Tobacco and Vape Crackdown Closes 10 More Retailers
Ten more NSW retailers were shut down in a crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes, with total closures set to pass 500.
Mirage News
NSW Shuts 10 More Retailers in Tobacco, Vape Crackdown
NSW Health closed 10 more retailers selling illicit tobacco and vapes, with total closures expected to surpass 500 this week.
Evening Standard
Vape battery sparks fire at London block of flats as three-bedroom property destroyed
A lithium-ion vape battery caused a fire in a south London flat, damaging half of a three-bedroom property and prompting safety warnings.
Euro Weekly News
Tourists face fines of up to €3k for breaking new rules in Spanish hotspot
Tenerife's La Laguna introduces new beach rules with fines up to €3,000 for tourists who break them.
Headtopics
Lily Allen Quits Vaping and Responds to David Harbour After Fashion Show
Lily Allen steps out in London, reveals she is quitting vaping, and responds to ex David Harbour's comments about her break-up album.
Headtopics
Lily Allen Struts New Calzedonia Look While Sharing Plans to Quit Vaping
Lily Allen showcases a new Calzedonia look in London and opens up about quitting vaping and her divorce from David Harbour.
Kalkine Media
How Is Supreme (LSE:SUP) Preparing For The Vaping Duty After Its AGM Trading Statement?
Supreme PLC reported solid trading at its AGM weeks before the UK Vaping Products Duty took effect in October, while expanding its drinks and wellness division.
Génération sans tabac
Netherlands: A national tax on vaping in preparation
The Dutch government is preparing a national excise tax on vaping products, effective January 1, 2029, to discourage youth vaping.
Chronline
Winlock man accused of causing $1K in damage after his vape was taken at medical facility
A Winlock man is accused of breaking a window at a medical facility after his vape was confiscated.
Tobacco Reporter
UK Vaping Industry Calls for Stronger Retail Enforcement - Tobacco Reporter
The U.K. Vaping Industry Association urges stronger enforcement to distinguish compliant vape shops from rule-breaking retailers.
Reason Magazine
Will Pennsylvania's Vape Ban Create More Cigarette Smokers?
Pennsylvania's strict vape law, Act 57, may reduce e-cigarette access and drive former smokers back to deadly cigarettes, hurting public health.
Source New Mexico
New Mexico lawsuit against vape retailers awaits hearing as lawmakers mull industry regulations
New Mexico's lawsuit against vape retailers awaits a hearing as lawmakers consider industry regulations.
CSP Daily News
Retailers face looming deadline as Pennsylvania enforces new vape compliance law
Pennsylvania begins enforcing Act 57 on Oct. 19, requiring vaping products to be on the state's approved list.
2Firsts
German Customs Seize 115,800 Vapes in €1.4 Million Tax Case
German customs seized 115,800 untaxed vapes worth an estimated €1.4 million in tax losses during four truck inspections.
CNA
Vape importer pleads guilty over attempts to retrieve S$6.6 million stash seized by HSA, other charges
A vape importer pleaded guilty to charges including attempted break-ins to recover S$6.6 million in seized e-vaporisers.
Génération sans tabac
United Kingdom: Experts support strengthening regulations on tobacco and vaping
Over 1,800 professionals urge the UK government to maintain strong regulations on tobacco and vaping to protect youth.
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Free nicotine patches on offer for Tasmanians quitting smoking, vaping
Tasmania has expanded its free nicotine patch, gum and lozenge program to anyone aged 12 and over quitting smoking or vaping.
Pr Sync
OXVA ONEO Device + Pod: A Closer Look at the Pod Vape System Available at Vapeaah
Vapeaah highlights the OXVA ONEO Device + Pod, a pod-based vaping system for adult consumers, emphasizing compatibility checks.
The Conversation
Nicotine pouches, vaping or cigarettes: Which nicotine product is actually the least harmful?
The relative harm of nicotine products depends on the delivery method, not nicotine itself.
Hoodline
Winter Haven Man, 26, Steals Car and Vape, Then Hides on Pool Deck as Chopper Tracks Him
A 26-year-old Winter Haven man allegedly stole a car and vape, then hid on a pool deck before deputies arrested him.
Hoodline
TikTok Live Vape Sale Turns Into Shooting Near San Antonio's South River Walk
A TikTok Live-arranged vape sale near San Antonio's South River Walk ended in a shooting when a buyer allegedly stole vape pens and fired at the seller.
Rnz Co Nz
Wairarapa candidates grilled on vaping, housing, meth and water storage
Wairarapa candidates debated vaping, housing, meth, and water storage at a lively public meeting in Central Hawke's Bay.
Wsvn 7 News
Florida man stole car from Tampa-area home, stopped at gas station to steal vape during pursuit, authorities say
A Florida man stole a car near Tampa, then stopped at a gas station to steal a vape during a police pursuit, authorities said.
Border Telegraph
SBC urge retailers to prepare for tobacco and vaping law changes
Scottish Borders Council urges retailers to prepare for upcoming UK tobacco and vaping law changes, including a new vaping duty and age restrictions.
Wansom AI
Botswana: Tobacco Control Act 2021 Regulations Remain Unsigned
Botswana's Tobacco Control Act 2021 remains unenforced because its regulations are unsigned.
Trinidadexpress
Smoking and vaping
Smoking and vaping both harm health, but vaping delivers much more nicotine and is highly addictive.
Hoodline
Allen Park Vape Shop Worker Dragged Into Dumpster Chasing Theft Suspect
An Allen Park vape shop worker was dragged into a dumpster and broke his hip while chasing an alleged thief; a suspect has been arrested.
2Firsts
2FIRSTS | UK Extends Age-18 Rules to Zero-Nicotine Vapes and Nicotine Pouches From Oct. 29, Bans Vending Machines and Promotional Giveaways
The UK will extend the minimum age of sale of 18 to all vaping and non-medicinal nicotine products from October 29, 2026.
Daily Pakistan Global
Pakistani Universities seek Nationwide Crackdown to curb Vaping, Nicotine pouches
Pakistani universities sign a charter to phase out vaping and nicotine pouches and request nationwide policy action.
Newsbreak
UK officials cut 90,835 bot responses from vape consultation, revealing 80% support for restrictions
Daily Tribune
Los Baños bans smoking, vaping in cemeteries during Undas
Hoodline
Armed Robber Spends 20 Minutes Inside Youngwood Vape Shop, Flees With Kratom
Wpxi News
Cash, kratom taken during armed robbery at Westmoreland County vape store
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
State police: Youngwood Tobacco and Vape robbed
Wyff 4
Greenville County deputies search for woman accused of knife-point vape shop robbery
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Deputies searching for woman after clerk injured by knife during armed robbery at vape shop
Kcci Television
Iowa to release updated vape product directory in November
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Vape stores might not close under a new ban, but retail districts are ready for new business
The Manila Times
PDEA-6 seizes marijuana, cannabis oil vape cartridges
Google News
Nicotine Vaping Linked to Lower Vascular Function in Young Adults
The Pharmaceutical Journal
Scotland to require registration for anyone selling vaping and nicotine products
Hoodline
Hampton Says Its Vape Shop Rules Failed, Now Wants State's Help
Kfm Radio
Naas Councillor Believes Tighter Planning Regulations Needed For Future Vape Shops
Wired Gov
Trading Standards welcomes closure of loopholes as new tobacco and vape laws come into force | Chartered Trading Standards Institute
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
Hampton leaders say stores are skirting vape shop rules
London Broadcasting Company
What are the new vaping rules? UK government extends under-18 ban
Talking Retail
Trading Standards welcomes ‘closure of loopholes’ as new tobacco and vape laws take effect
TCPalm
Florida police nab alleged vape shop robber in St. Lucie County
Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer
New rules on nicotine come into force
