Tobacco: over 82,000 responses to the EU public consultation, with 90 per cent raising objections to the reform

Auxly Cannabis Group Inc. (XLY:CA) Shareholder/Analyst Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

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Form 4 Trulieve Cannabis Corp For: 25 June

Form 4 Trulieve Cannabis Corp For: 25 June

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FDA: Nicotine pouch maker can advertise some as safer than cigarettes

FDA: Nicotine pouch maker can advertise some as safer than cigarettes

Most Dutch EU tobacco rule submissions were generated by a tobacco company’s AI tool

Nearly three-quarters of Dutch submissions to a European Union consultation on stricter tobacco rules were fully written by artificial intelligence and submitted as apparent individual responses.

National cannabis organization suspends operations, citing active illegal market

HALIFAX — A national cannabis lobby group representing licenced producers and processors is suspending operations, citing challenges tied to the unregulated cannabis market. The Cannabis Council of Canada says the decision reflects the headwinds facing the industry, as companies are challenged by financial pressures, complex regulations and the “highly active” illicit market. The organization says [] The post National cannabis organization suspends operations, citing active illegal market appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Warning over ‘drug-driving epidemic’ as offences overtake drink-driving

Some 30,707 endorsements for drug-driving were added to licences in 2025, up 28 from 23,981 three years earlier, data shows.

Supreme Court Sides With Bayer in Roundup Cancer Ruling, Wiping Out Thousands of Lawsuits

The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that federal pesticide law blocks Roundup cancer lawsuits, erasing a Missouri gardener's 1.25 million verdict and ending thousands of claims against Bayer. Trump's DOJ backed the German company in court, enraging his own MAHA health movement.

Imported Tobacco Has Been Operating Under Lower FDA Standards Than Domestic Products

Imported tobacco faces lower FDA oversight than domestic products. A new proposed rule would close the regulatory asymmetry. Here's what the gap is and what would change.

British American Tobacco Layoffs: BAT to Cut 9,000 Roles in AI Transformation

Summary: British American Tobacco is cutting 9,000 roles globally, eliminating 5,500 jobs and outsourcing 3,500, to drive an AI-led transformation. The move aims to save £600 million by 2028 as the firm pivots from declining cigarette sales to smoking alternatives like vapes and nicotine pouches.

General : Ikatan Urges National Action Against Vape-linked Synthetic Drugs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Alliance for a Safe Community (IKATAN) has urged the government to implement a comprehensive national response to address the growing abuse of synthetic drugs, particularly those linked to vape products, saying they now account for 73 per cent of drug abuse cases and are contributing to worsening mental health problems among young people.

Agreement between the EU Council and the European Parliament on the protection of workers from carcinogens

The review is expected to prevent around 1,700 cases of lung cancer and 19,000 other diseases over the next 40 years, resulting in savings of up to 1.16 billion for the EU’s healthcare system

Mental Health Policy Has Become a Vehicle for Social Engineering, Not Health Care

A new report by MCC Brussels argues the EU’s 1.23 billion mental health agenda has evolved beyond healthcare into a tool of social governance. The study warns that policies promoting psychological monitoring, behavioural interventions, and emotional assessments may undermine people’s resilience while expanding bureaucratic influence into everyday life. The post Mental Health Policy Has Become a Vehicle for Social Engineering, Not Health Care appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

As Mass. ballot initiatives multiply, critics want to limit them

Voters have passed several major laws by initiative in past elections. A 2016 initiative legalized marijuana, and a 2022 initiative created a tax on millionaires. The post As Mass. ballot initiatives multiply, critics want to limit them appeared first on Boston.com.

CSOs call for collaboration to advance tobacco taxation 

Civil society organisations in Ghana have called on policymakers, government institutions, researchers, the media, and other stakeholders to collaborate in strengthening tobacco taxation policies.

Lebih 60 NGO bantah pemotongan RM4.65 bilion KKM

KUALA LUMPUR: Lebih 60 pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) menggesa kerajaan menarik balik cadangan pemotongan peruntukan Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) sehingga RM4.65 bilion kerana dikhuatiri menjejaskan sistem kesihatan awam. Memorandum bantahan diserahkan kepada Ahli Parlimen Bentong, Young Syefura Othman; Ahli Parlimen Sik, Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman; Ahli Parlimen Kuala Langat, Datuk Dr. Ahmad Yunus Hairi serta pegawai Kementerian ... Read more The post Lebih 60 NGO bantah pemotongan RM4.65 bilion KKM appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Court rules oil and gas giant TotalEnergies must account for its clients' CO₂ emissions

Since 2020, a coalition of advocacy groups and the Paris city authority have taken TotalEnergies to court to force it to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. This latest ruling now requires the oil and gas major to include its clients' emissions in its own due diligence plan, which marks a significant step forward.

Sponsor | Canada has been told to ‘just quit’ for decades.

In 2026, for those who continue to smoke, there’s more conversation to be had. Smoke-free alternatives exist for adults who would otherwise keep smoking. Put the lighter down: https://rebelne.ws/4cPsBUz

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Ram 1500 among models facing emissions regulations deadline

Submissions on a proposal to remove an exemption from emissions laws for vehicles with a gross vehicle mass of more than 3.5 tonnes close this month.

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

June 30 protests loom: Government's response to undocumented migrants under scrutiny

Reports of poisoning from weight loss drugs surges

Reports of people being poisoned by injectable weight-loss drugs nearly doubled in the Netherlands last year, and toxicologists are warning...

HMRC Admits It Is Guessing the Size of the Tobacco Black Market

HMRC this week declared victory in the war on illegal tobacco after claiming the duty gap for hand-rolling tobacco fell to an all-time low in 2024/25. They also admitted they are making up the figures themselves The taxman’s report concedes the 2024/25 tobacco figures are “projected” rather than measured because of “data availability and small

Decriminalise personal-use drug possession, cttee says

An Oireachtas committee has recommended the decriminalisation of possession of all drugs for personal use.

Macron’s final gift: A law for death

As the French parliament votes in favor of the legalization of euthanasia, the president’s decade in power solidifies its gloomy symbolism Read Full Article at RT.com

Tens of thousands protest sexual violence against children across France

Tens of thousands protest sexual violence against children across France

It kills two-thirds of lifetime users – so why is smoking cool again?

Australian nicotine consumption is on the rise, the illegal tobacco trade is booming and cigarettes have returned to pop culture – and experts are worriedHave you heard? Smoking is back. Or rather, have you seen?Kylie Jenner lit up on the cover of Vanity Fair. Madonna and Hailey Bieber posed with cigarettes in Interview. Cool girl fashion brands Khaite and Dôen have been handing out branded packs at parties. Continue reading...

Medication digital transformation insights with Nordic Europe’s Bill Meredith, Vice President of Strategy and Transformation and Claire Staple, Vice President of Strategy & Country Manager for Ireland

At the recent Future Health Summit which was held in Dublin, Nordic Europe delivered a special presentation on why Ireland has reached a pivotal moment in patient safety, with medication related harm responsible for around 50 of preventable harm globally. To find out more about this I spoke to Nordic Europe’s Vice President of Strategy []

Wildfires spread across Spain, France and Portugal after extreme heat

Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across Spain, France and Portugal as extreme heat and strong winds fuel fast-moving blazes. The fires have forced evacuations, closed roads and prompted thousands of residents and tourists to leave affected areas. Authorities warn that the wildfire season is only beginning, while the World Meteorological Organization says rising temperatures are increasing the risk of more destructive fires across Europe. Al Jazeera's Frances Read reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Wildfires #Europe #Spain #France #Portugal

To build climate resilience, start with food

Decarbonizing food systems: one of the most impactful ways Europe can cut emissions and strengthen food security.

Nova Scotia rolls out new cannabis rules, but Mi’kmaq group defends economic rights

The Tim Houston government has rolled out changes to the Cannabis Control Act this week after they were passed during the spring sitting of the legislature.

Who Won the War on Drugs?

Zack Polanski’s Green Party felt the full force of the mainstream media’s indignation last year, after suggesting that changes could be made to Britain’s prohibitionist approach to drugs. But all over the world, the War on Drugs is shifting shape. The legalisation and commercialisation of drugs is on the rise, and there is huge money []

Are flags hung from lamp-posts intimidating? Do we need to spend more on defence? Should we legalise drugs? And could you persuade someone with a different view? The Guardian is looking for UK participants in a mad science experiment [Interesting]

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Court dismisses bid to stop luxury Botmaskop estate near Stellenbosch

Judge finds environmental approvals were lawful and orders residents’ group to pay punitive costs

Entrée en 7ᵉ année 2026 en Guinée : 173 185 élèves admis, le taux de réussite atteint 58,65 %

Le ministère de l’Enseignement pré-universitaire et de l’Alphabétisation, à travers la Direction générale des examens et concours scolaires (DGECS), a publié les statistiques officielles de l’examen de fin d’études élémentaires (CEE), session 2026, ouvrant l’accès à la 7ᵉ année sur l’ensemble du territoire national. Selon les données communiquées, 313 283 candidats, dont 146 906 filles, []

A Chicago Restaurant Kicked Patrons Out For Smelling Like Weed. Was It Wrong? Let’s Talk About It

A debate is brewing online about whether or not the restaurant should have kicked the patrons out for the smell of cannabis. Where do you stand?

Govt approves over 5,000 Budi Diesel quota transfers within families

CAMERON HIGHLANDS, July 11 — The government has approved more than 5,000 applications to transfer subsidised diese...

John Ivison: Cannabis producers give up trying to get Ottawa to stop smothering their business

The outgoing Cannabis Council of Canada president says the country’s licensed producers have lost confidence that the federal government wants to get tax and regulatory policies right

Jail for good work? UK lawyer sentenced to 2 years for cleaning river

The case has drawn scrutiny over action against volunteers while pollution and dumping complaints persist.