Teen use of e-cigarettes skyrocketed in the years following Juul’s 2015 launch.
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US: Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea
The fact Russia is turning to the isolated state of North Korea demonstrates that export controls and sanctions are working, a U.S. official says.
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World’s second-tallest roller coaster is permanently closing
The decision comes a year after a small metal object flew of the coaster and struck a woman in the head.
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Judge rules South Carolina’s firing squad and electrocution execution methods are unconstitutional
The case is likely to be appealed to the South Carolina Supreme Court.
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Florida judge faces criticism following order in Trump case
A little-known federal judge appointed to the bench two years ago by Donald Trump is in the spotlight this week over her decision to hand the former president a major procedural win.
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Uvalde students go back to school for 1st time since attack
Students in Uvalde are going back to school for the first time since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers in a classroom attack that shocked the country.
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Maine to get up to $11.6 million in Juul settlement with states over teen vaping
Maine is set to receive between $10.7 and $11.6 million in payments made annually over the next 6 to 10 years.
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Fears run high as Canadian police search for stabbing suspect
Canadian police surrounded a residence with guns drawn Tuesday on an Indigenous reserve where a stabbing rampage took place over the weekend.
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New UK leader vows to tackle energy crisis, ailing economy
Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and quickly began appointing senior members of her Cabinet as she tackles an inbox dominated by the energy crisis.
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Internet service providers drop challenge of Maine’s privacy law
Maine created one of the toughest rules in the nation in 2020 with a law that stops ISPs from using, disclosing, selling or providing access to customers’ personal information without permission.