Formerly Philip Morris-backed foundation severs ties with nicotine industry
LONDON A research foundation originally set up by Philip Morris International (PMI) will no longer accept any funding
1970-01-01 08:00
Colorado RB blames Buffaloes' struggles on 'selfish ball'
Former Kentucky star running back Kavosiey Smoke expresses frustration with Colorado's football program after losing chance at bowl eligibility.
1970-01-01 08:00
Jon Bon Jovi named MusiCares Person of the Year
Jon Bon Jovi has been named the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year and will be honoured at a special gala in February.
1970-01-01 08:00
Wildfires in dry Amazon rainforest choke Manaus city
By Bruno Kelly MANAUS, Brazil Clouds of dense gray smoke from dozens of wildfires in the Brazilian Amazon,
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada's wildfires set to shroud New York City, Northeast in smoky haze
Smoke from wildfires still raging in Canada is expected to blanket part of the Northeast US on Monday, bringing a haze to cities in New York and Massachusetts, forecasters say.
1970-01-01 08:00
New Zealand's youth vaping crisis clouds smoke-free future
As cigarettes are phased out, parents say new laws do little to address rampant vaping by young people.
1970-01-01 08:00
Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as wildfires tear through Maui island
Thousands of people have evacuated their homes and a state of emergency has been declared.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada launches warning labels on each cigarette
Canada is the first nation to use warnings on individual cigarettes in an effort to deter smoking.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada wildfire: Firefighter dies tackling British Columbia blaze
An evacuation order is in place for towns near the US border as fires there swirl out of control.
1970-01-01 08:00
Construction Crane Catches on Fire, Collapses in New York City
A construction crane caught fire and collapsed early Wednesday morning in New York City's Hudson Yards neighborhood. It is unclear what caused the blaze, which began to burn as the equipment was being used on a skyscraper on 41st Street and 10th Avenue. There has not been any word about potential injuries or the cause.
1970-01-01 08:00
Heatwave in US Southwest region to expand east
Some 56 million Americans began Monday under extreme heat alerts as more US temperature records fell.
1970-01-01 08:00
Crash kills pilot of helicopter fighting Canada wildfires
The helicopter crash comes just days after two wildfire fighters were killed combating blazes.
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