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Trump Administration's Report on Childhood Diseases Criticized for Omitting Nicotine
The Trump administration's report on childhood diseases omits "smoking" and "nicotine," drawing criticism for neglecting a leading cause of preventable death and the recent EVALI crisis, despite including recommendations for public-service campaigns on vaping.
Trump Administration's Report on Childhood Diseases Criticized for Omitting Nicotine
The Trump administration's report on childhood diseases omits "smoking" and "nicotine," drawing criticism for neglecting a leading cause of preventable death and the recent EVALI crisis, despite including recommendations for public-service campaigns on vaping.
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24% Bias Score
Undercover Investigation Exposes Spice-Laced Vapes Sold to Teens on Snapchat
An undercover BBC investigation revealed drug dealers are selling vape liquids laced with spice, a highly addictive drug, to teenagers on Snapchat, despite previous police reports.
Undercover Investigation Exposes Spice-Laced Vapes Sold to Teens on Snapchat
An undercover BBC investigation revealed drug dealers are selling vape liquids laced with spice, a highly addictive drug, to teenagers on Snapchat, despite previous police reports.
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56% Bias Score
Vaping's Irreversible Harm: A Global Health Crisis Among Youth
A surge in vaping among European teenagers, reaching 22 percent among 15-16 year olds, is causing serious health concerns, linked to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and increased cancer risk, reversing decades of declining smoking rates and raising alarm among health officials.
Vaping's Irreversible Harm: A Global Health Crisis Among Youth
A surge in vaping among European teenagers, reaching 22 percent among 15-16 year olds, is causing serious health concerns, linked to cardiovascular issues, lung damage, and increased cancer risk, reversing decades of declining smoking rates and raising alarm among health officials.
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56% Bias Score
Snapchat Fails to Stop Illegal Nicotine Sales to Minors
Despite Snapchat's claims to combat the illegal sale of nicotine products to minors, a recent study shows that teenagers easily find and purchase these items via the platform using slang, prompting legal action from the Foundation for Youth Smoking Prevention against Snapchat and the ACM.
Snapchat Fails to Stop Illegal Nicotine Sales to Minors
Despite Snapchat's claims to combat the illegal sale of nicotine products to minors, a recent study shows that teenagers easily find and purchase these items via the platform using slang, prompting legal action from the Foundation for Youth Smoking Prevention against Snapchat and the ACM.
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44% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarette Sales
The FDA authorized Juul Labs to continue selling its e-cigarettes in the U.S. after a multiyear review, citing evidence of adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite concerns about youth vaping and potential health risks.
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarette Sales
The FDA authorized Juul Labs to continue selling its e-cigarettes in the U.S. after a multiyear review, citing evidence of adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite concerns about youth vaping and potential health risks.
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44% Bias Score
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Fall After Disposable Vape Ban
A year after Australia banned disposable vapes, youth vaping rates among 14-17 year olds dropped from 17.5% to 14.6%, with over 10 million illegal vapes seized; however, a black market persists.
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Fall After Disposable Vape Ban
A year after Australia banned disposable vapes, youth vaping rates among 14-17 year olds dropped from 17.5% to 14.6%, with over 10 million illegal vapes seized; however, a black market persists.
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36% Bias Score
Belgium Bans Smoking on Terraces from 2027
Starting January 1st, 2027, smoking, vaping, and designated smoking areas will be banned on all Belgian terraces, aiming to reduce smoking rates and curb vaping, especially among youth, with penalties for violators.
Belgium Bans Smoking on Terraces from 2027
Starting January 1st, 2027, smoking, vaping, and designated smoking areas will be banned on all Belgian terraces, aiming to reduce smoking rates and curb vaping, especially among youth, with penalties for violators.
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28% Bias Score
Top Canadian Official's Firm Profits from Tobacco Giant
Tom Pitfield, a principal secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is a major shareholder in Data Sciences, a marketing firm with Philip Morris International as a major client, raising ethical concerns given the government's anti-smoking policies.
Top Canadian Official's Firm Profits from Tobacco Giant
Tom Pitfield, a principal secretary to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is a major shareholder in Data Sciences, a marketing firm with Philip Morris International as a major client, raising ethical concerns given the government's anti-smoking policies.
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56% Bias Score
E-cigarette Sales Surge Despite Health Concerns
Between 2019 and 2023, e-cigarette sales increased by 49%, yet over 1.6 million youths vape, mostly flavored varieties, despite vaping's unproven safety and potential health risks, including nicotine addiction and exposure to toxic chemicals.
E-cigarette Sales Surge Despite Health Concerns
Between 2019 and 2023, e-cigarette sales increased by 49%, yet over 1.6 million youths vape, mostly flavored varieties, despite vaping's unproven safety and potential health risks, including nicotine addiction and exposure to toxic chemicals.
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40% Bias Score
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarettes Amidst Ongoing Controversy
The FDA authorized Juul's e-cigarettes for sale to adult smokers, reversing an earlier decision, based on studies suggesting reduced harm compared to traditional cigarettes; this decision sparks controversy due to Juul's history of contributing to youth vaping.
FDA Authorizes Juul E-Cigarettes Amidst Ongoing Controversy
The FDA authorized Juul's e-cigarettes for sale to adult smokers, reversing an earlier decision, based on studies suggesting reduced harm compared to traditional cigarettes; this decision sparks controversy due to Juul's history of contributing to youth vaping.
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48% Bias Score
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
FDA Allows Juul E-Cigarettes to Remain on Market
The FDA allowed Juul to keep selling its tobacco and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes in the US, claiming studies show reduced harm for adult smokers switching from traditional cigarettes, despite prior concerns over youth vaping.
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44% Bias Score
Outback Killer Murdoch Dies in Custody
Bradley Murdoch, convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, died aged 67 in custody from throat cancer; Falconio's body remains undiscovered, and Murdoch always proclaimed his innocence.
Outback Killer Murdoch Dies in Custody
Bradley Murdoch, convicted of killing British backpacker Peter Falconio in 2001, died aged 67 in custody from throat cancer; Falconio's body remains undiscovered, and Murdoch always proclaimed his innocence.
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32% Bias Score
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