Investors turn to major tobacco as firms shift to vapes and pouches, leaving moral concerns behind.
Tobacco Stocks See Renewed Interest from Investors Wall Street investors are shifting focus back to tobacco stocks, overshadowing years of ethical concerns, as the industry’s strong move towards smoke-free alternatives complicates traditional moral judgments. For nearly ten years, many pension funds and large endowments had blacklisted tobacco companies, operating under strict guidelines. However, that ban […]
FDA greenlights fruit-flavored vapes in surprising decision after reported influence from Trump administration
FDA Approves Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sanctioned the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes, marking a notable first for such products. These e-cigarettes are pods produced by Glas Inc., a manufacturer based in Los Angeles, which employ technology to verify age and restrict access. The flavors will include mango, blueberry, […]
Republican Strategist Urges FDA to Take Action Against Illegal Chinese Vapes
Republican Strategists Urge Stronger Action Against Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent testimony before the House Appropriations Committee, a Republican campaign strategist emphasized the need for the FDA to enhance the Trump administration’s efforts to address the issue of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes. During the budget discussion, Rep. […]
House Republicans seek to prioritize the trade of illegal Chinese vapes.
Efforts to Tackle Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes Intensify Republicans in Congress are urging the Trump administration to increase its focus on illegal Chinese e-cigarettes, framing it as a significant issue for public health as well as a strategic political move leading up to the midterm elections in 2026. In a joint letter signed by 70 House […]
Moms for America Action starts 2026 effort against Chinese vapes
Moms Group Launches Campaign Against Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes A coalition of conservative mothers is taking a stand against the rising number of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes, with plans to kick off an “aggressive” awareness campaign in 2026. This initiative, spearheaded by Moms for America Action, aims to educate parents about the risks these products pose to […]
Kathy Hochul promises to take action against illegal flavored vapes as New York sees a surge of unreliable products.
New York Governor Takes Aim at Illegal Flavored E-Cigarettes Governor Kathy Hochul has committed to addressing the issue of illegal flavored e-cigarettes that are prevalent in New York by establishing a registry of legal products to support law enforcement efforts. Even though flavored e-cigarettes are banned in the state and haven’t been approved by the […]
Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of NYC, is under pressure regarding the crackdown on illegal Chinese vapes.
Pressure on NYC’s Mayor-Elect to Address Illegal E-Cigarettes New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zoran Mamdani, is under increasing pressure to make his stance clear on the surge of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes that are entering the U.S. market. These products are reportedly being sold in various local breweries, raising significant alarm among officials. “New York […]
Trump administration takes action against illegal Chinese vapes entering the US
Trends in the Vape Industry and Law Enforcement’s Response Insiders in the vaping industry are highlighting the strides made under the Trump administration. They report that local law enforcement is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal vape products from China, aiming to protect youth and clarify the domestic retail landscape. This month, the World Vape […]
Flight passenger vapes on plane, prompting pilot to make announcement to all travelers
Airline passengers traveling from Los Angeles, Mexico to Cancun took to social media and shared how the crew handled the recent incident of vaping while on board. The post, posted on the “r/alaskaairlines” Reddit forum, was entitled “Vapor for Lax-Cun Flight 4/18/25”. The user determined that on the 1340 flight this morning, a ‘woman’ (according […]
Pat McAfee vapes on set of his 2025 NFL Draft show in wild scene
Pat McAfee appeared to be a hit from the vape pen on the set of his “Draft Spectacular” on Thursday at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as seen in the video shared on X. Mike McCarthy, a former Cowboys head coach who was a guest on the live show, declined it when […]