Leading doctors are demanding an immediate government inquiry into “subliminal” tobacco advertising on Ferrari’s Formula One cars, and the company’s $1 billion relationship with the maker of Marlboro cigarettes, The Times has learnt. Read more
The Federal Government says changes to cigarette packet labelling will have a dramatic impact on Indigenous health. Read more
Australia on Thursday said it would become the world’s first country to ban logos and branding on cigarette packets, sparking a furious response from the tobacco industry. Read more
One day after singer Kelly Clarkson indicated that her April 29 concert in Jakarta, Indonesia would continue as scheduled with a controversial cigarette company sponsorship, the concert promoter announced that the sponsorship is being pulled amid protests from fans and anti-smoking advocates, the Associated Press reported April 22. Read more
The ‘Rehab’ singer – who recently reconciled with Blake after they divorced in August last year – has reportedly decided to mark their reunion with a romantic trip to Havana for when his court ordered curfew is over, to celebrate their new-found passion for cigar smoking. Read more
Bob and Sally Sweet haven’t been to a smoky restaurant or bar for years.On Saturday — when Michigan’s smoke-free law takes effect — they plan to hit the town.
“We are going to a number of bars,” said Bob Sweet, 77, of Kimball Township. Read more
The Wall Street Journal “Numbers Guy” blog said that while smokeless tobacco products remain far less popular than cigarettes in the United States, a collection of products that deliver nicotine without smoke—including dip, chew, snuff and newer items that look more like chewing gum—have sparked a heated debate about health risks. Read more
Adam Wall’s plans to open a smoking lounge in Camarillo went up in smoke last week after the City Council approved a new law requiring such businesses to sell mostly tobacco products. Read more
Foreign travelers stranded in Orlando, Fla. because of Icelandic volcanic ash, can sit back, relax and enjoy a rash of freebies and discounts from local retailers. Read more
Thick August air and cigar smoke will turn downtown Keene into a giant humidor this summer, but just for one day. At the April 15 City Council meeting councilors voted 11-3 in favor of allowing a local business owner to hold a cigar tasting event on the sidewalk outside his Central Square store on Aug. 28. Read more