Large plume of smoke sent into air as fiery blaze destroys south suburban church

A massive plume of smoke billowed from a fire that engulfed a south suburban church as firefighters fought the blaze Tuesday, ...

Mary Go Round Examines Why More Users Are Seeking Better Control and Less Waste From Smoking Accessories

Chicago, Illinois - January 14, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - As consumer expectations continue to evolve, more people are ...
The Indian Express

Cigarettes to turn 15-40% more expensive from February 1

SMOKING IS set to turn more expensive from February 1 with higher price increases for filters and longer cigarettes. The government late Wednesday night notified the new duty rates for tobacco ...
Dawn

Smoking the peace pipe dream

RANA Sanaullah, the prime minister’s adviser on political affairs, has proposed a way out of the current quagmire where the ‘big five’ could sit and find common ground, following confidence-building ...
The New York Times

Is an Occasional Cigarette Really That Bad?

We asked the experts if social smoking was essentially playing with fire. Ask Well We asked the experts if social smoking was essentially playing with fire. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times ...
NBC Right Now

Nicotine products in Washington face new tobacco tax in 2026

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Starting January 1, 2026, nicotine products in Washington will be subject to the tobacco products tax at 95% of the selling price. This change affects all nicotine products, whether ...
Oregonian

Thieves breach SE Portland smoke shop with car on Christmas Eve

Thieves rammed a car into a House of Pipes tobacco and vape store in Southeast Portland on Christmas Eve, causing over $200,000 in property loss and damage, the store’s owner says. The 21+ Tobacco and ...