Why is the government so obsessed with nicotine addiction? 🤔 If someone chooses to enjoy nicotine or anything else without harming anyone — why should it be anyone’s business? When does “protecting public health” turn into overreach?

In some policy areas, large donors shape outcomes indirectly by influencing research funding, which organizations and experts are seen as credible, and which questions are considered settled. Over time, this can lead to a narrow range of perspectives driven by how funding and access are structured.

🚨 Headlines say vape-related ER visits are skyrocketing among US youth in 2025 — but the story isn't that simple. Many “vaping-related” cases are logged simply because patients mention they vape, even when it’s unrelated to their condition.

Why Flavors Matter in Helping Smokers Quit? Adults trying to quit smoking need real choices that work. Research shows that flavors like mint and fruit play a key role in helping smokers transition away from cigarettes—and stay smoke-free.

The argument is made that the ban on snus is one of the biggest public health oversights in EU history. While the FDA recognizes its potential to reduce clinical health risks compared to cigarettes, the EU maintains a strict ban (with the exception of Sweden).

What’s so scary about T? For decades, nicotine was tied to cigarettes — but times have changed. The real challenge? People still confuse tobacco harm reduction with tobacco itself.

Real progress is happening. Sweden and New Zealand are moving toward smoke-free status. The trend is clear: fewer cigarettes, better outcomes, healthier future.

One person might decide on legislation - without Parliament having its say. When laws that affect millions can be introduced without full parliamentary scrutiny. It raises broader questions about transparency, accountability, and how legislation should be made.

UK Government Thought a Ban Would Fix This… It Didn’t.

AG Miller shifted his stance after reviewing science showing that moving smokers from combustibles to safer alternatives like e-cigs and pouches could save lives. Experts across politics saw the same evidence — harm reduction works.

People in Glasgow have been given a sneak peek at the ongoing work on George Square as boards have come down at one side. Full story: www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottis...

#news #politics #reels #rant

Climate change is creating a hotter, more dangerous world. In Australia, heatwaves kill more people than all other climate-fuelled disasters combined. We must address the cause - climate pollution from burning coal, oil & gas - to keep us all safer from the impacts of our rapidly warming world.

From ingest to publish, Avid for News connects every step—helping teams find the right media, create instantly, and deliver across platforms ▶️ avid.com/news-production #avid #wolftech #avidcontentcore #nab2026 #nabshow #nab #broadcast #mediaproduction #newsproduction

Graham Platner is the real deal. Don't fumble this Maine.

People hate watching government become sponsored content while families are being squeezed at the pump and DOT is quietly lowering air traffic control hiring targets. That’s the part people can’t unsee.

This Public Service Recognition Week, I had the chance to meet the incredible public safety communicators who answer 911 calls in our community. Their work is demanding, fast-paced, and essential to keeping residents safe.

Nice ovation for Scott Laughton when he’s announced in the Maple Leafs starting lineup.

this sort of thing is honestly such a huge part of why doing game development is so wonderful.

Black Fact = 1868 (April 22) Oscar James Dunn was ELECTED Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana on this date in 1868. #theraydiotwins

Oooh, you made me go in my vault for the secret stash of STFU’s. 🤣😆🤣 Imma share this but, don’t tell nobody where you got it from.

Teaching #STEM in context with practical applications #TeacherSky #EducatorSky #BlackWomenInSTEM #EduSky #AcademicSky #BlackEduSky #BlackAdemic

Bonus! We invite ALL principals to join us on May 12th to learn about 'Interviewing Best Practices. Click here to learn more: https://lead4ward.com/principal-leadership/ #lead4ward #principalleadershipseries #educationleadership

Cigar I didn't get the whiskers right. The color is far too uniform. But his eyes are delightful. #art #digitalart #painting #cigar #oldman #old #man #beard #relaxing #relax #African #africanamerican #timelapse

You didn't hear me scream, right? 🙀 #Halo #streamer #funnystreammoments #fyp #shorts #shortsfeed

"It's going to be the first nation built in the era of artificial intelligence." On Day 1 of #MIGlobal Global Conference 2026 today, Venezuelan Democratic Leader Maria Corina Machado spoke about her vision for the future of her country. Watch the replay: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

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National Poetry Month: Rick James, Mary Jane 💚 #420 #maryjane

For more information on how to advocate for pro-health policies that protect your family and community, check out our Advocacy Starter Kit: hoosiersvaccinate.org/vaccine-advo... #VaccinateIndiana

Do u think they spray tanned Nick for his He-Man role? I noticed his sun kissed look in this pic that I Al'd cuz gotta see those muscles in action. :-D Something to ponder n thirst over this Monday. 😂 #tan #sunkissed #ai #mastersoftheuniverse #nicholasgalitzine

11th hour #analyticaliowan #analyticaliowanpodcast

No Kings. No Oligarchs. No ICE. Mainers are fighting back. ✊🏼🇺🇸

Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation - Invasion of Gracemaria Composer: Keiki Kobayashi

Teamfight Tactics Hit the streets in style! The Graffiti Chic Street Arena in TFT Patch 17.4 turns the city into your canvas. Grab a can and get painting!

THE TRIPOD RAIDERS !!! THIS IS HOW IT’S GOING DOWN EVERY WEDNESDAY ON #Twitch 12PM @djevildee.bsky.social @beatminerz.bsky.social twitch.tv/djevildee 2PM #KoolDJRedAlert twitch.tv/kooldjredalert 3:30PM @djjoecoolnyc.bsky.social twitch.tv/djjoecoolnyc ALL EST !!! WORD !!!

Negative experiences highlight the beauty of the positive. Once this is realized, the negative becomes beautiful.

It’s surreal to watch Trump’s relationship with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz evolve over these past 7 weeks. Describing his behavior as unhinged is an understatement. It is giving off alzheimers, senile, dementia, erratic, narcissist vibes. #trump #alzheimers #iran #straitofhormuz #25thamendment

My sausage 🤠……🤔 #GrillSky or #GrillingSky ……….. #MeatSky 🤣

There’s something truly cathartic about this… 🛰️👀. We’ll need a crontab job to clean the cleaner; ensuring the cleaner is clean enough to clean, cleanly; ‘&& make clean’ to clean the clean job “..take THAT to the cleaners!” type shiiiii.. clean af take on “Renewable” Clean Energy 🫧 #goodCleanFun xD

one of them made her name and money profiteering on my lupus medication to the point of shortage for patients and her fellow insurrectionist uhhh boyfriend is currently running for congress in florida(:

#wdefWeather #News12Weather BlipCast Thursday: More rain/thunder on the way for the holiday weekend, some severe weather possible. Also: NOAA issues its 2026 hurricane season forecast today. All that and a lot more tonight on @wdefnews12.bsky.social and at wdef.com/weather

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Max Kane is part of the first generation growing up with AI. His short film about what that means has been awarded a prize in the https://loom.ly/CQP-Xfw multimedia challenge. Read the full story at https://loom.ly/r6AvMjo.

Burning Road - Toka (1996, PS1) Available on Polymega Collection Volume 15. Link in Bio.

This town... Don't feel right... ✈️

NASA launches Astronauts successfully towards the Moon. Why is there no cockpit view? And why is it a simulation after it heads out of the atmosphere.? Things that make you go hmmmmmmmm.🤔 #rocket #nasa #spacex #rocketlaunch #breakingnews #breaking #mustangmedic #politics

Knight is Flirting #charliegtv #charliegtvai #detroit #sora

Reporting in-house costs in your ERC project? In this ERC Classes episode, we explain how to report on internally invoiced goods & services: ✔ Unit cost calculations ✔ Audit-ready documentation Full video 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=szej... #EUfunding #FrontierResearch @ercgrantees.bsky.social

Republican Senator shrugs off soaring gas prices

🇩🇪 Am 1. Mai 2026 kamen wir in Trier zu einem deutsch-luxemburgischen Puppywalk zusammen 🐶🇩🇪🇱🇺🇪🇺 🇬🇧 On May 1, 2026 we came together in Trier for a German-Luxembourgish puppy walk 🐶🇩🇪🇱🇺🇪🇺 Watch the full video here today at 8 PM CEST: youtu.be/IG7sp-YGT6g

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We have a wonderful Queer Horror selection to celebrate - QUEENS OF THE DEAD (2025). Directed by Tina Romero! Watch the episode; youtu.be/lSDO8IRO2FQ?... or listen: www.buzzsprout.com/104713/episo... #queensofthedead #zombie #pride #horrormoviesurvivalguide

When You Go To Tell Everyone Your Dating But Everyone Always Know #911onABC #EddieDiaz #RyanGuzman #EvanBuckley #OliverStark #Buddie #Ryliver

Because conservative men are such hotties. 😂 #Trump #TrumpAdministration #GOP #republican #belairviv

Top-down housing targets are placing tremendous pressure on our communities and green spaces, while driving developments that are not fit for purpose and lack the infrastructure local people need. I have been raising the alarm in Westminster to stop this top-down approach!

A charmingly old-fashioned Chinese restaurant in Kamata that has been loved for over 60 years since its founding. A set of fried rice and dumplings for just an extra 300 yen is amazing! 🏠 Ajino Yokozuna 📞 03-3736-6463 📍 7-63-5 Nishikamata, #Ota-ku, #Tokyo

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Sen. Murphy: When Trump came into office, ICE's budget was $10B. ICE's budget is now 11 times that. $115B. Taxpayers entrust their money to us to spend it wisely. We swear an oath to assure that their money is not used to fund illegal behavior. Every single day ICE is violating the Constitution.

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Iran 🇮🇷 Enregistrement audio où l'on peut entendre un capitaine Indien implorer les Iraniens de cesser de tirer sur son navire alors même que, selon lui, Téhéran lui avait accordé le droit de passage. Le tanker a fait demi tour et est toujours coincé dans le Détroit.