Topic: Tobacco

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The 2010 PG&E Gas Explosion May Cost $2.25 Billion

AP

California's Public Utilities Commission is recommending that PG&E be fined $2.25 billion for the 2010 natural gas pipeline rupture and explosion that killed ten people in San Bruno, California. If it holds, it will be one of the largest in history.

By J.K. Trotter

Jan 16, 2013

Meet Todd Jones, Obama's Nominee for A.T.F. Director

Having led the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives since September 2011, he's a natural choice. But the biggest obstacle to Jones's confirmation has nothing to do with him and everything to do with political dysfunction.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Dec 6, 2012

Trimming the Times

A Secret Libyan Arms Deal, the Rise of Ransomware, and David Mamet

A summary of the best reads found behind the paywall of The New York Times.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Nov 27, 2012

It's Time for the Tobacco Companies to Say They're Sorry (Again)

Ever feel like tobacco companies were being a little misleading about the dangers of smoking? Turns out, you were right.

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By David Wagner

Nov 26, 2012

Today in Research

The Case of Too Many Facebook Friends; Smoking Rots the Brain

Discovered: why social media's popular kids are stressed out; cigarettes harm brain activity; ocean acid is corroding snail shells; the end of the permanent case of the tryptophan naps.

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By David Wagner

Aug 17, 2012

Today in Research

Tobacco Still Widespread In Developing Countries; New Owls

Discovered: Two new owls; tobacco use still hugely prevalent in developing world; microthrusters pack macro power; panfried meat linked to prostate cancer. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Dec 15, 2011

Cartoon

Big Tobacco Always Gets What It Wants

Cartoonist Tom Toles on tobacco's kid-friendly options.

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By Adam Martin

Sep 15, 2011

A Few New Yorkers Will Go to Great Lengths to Keep Smoking

Here's how the last 14 percent of the city avoids quitting smoking

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By Erik Hayden

Aug 8, 2011

It's Time to Lay Off the Morning Cigarette

They're more lethal because you'll smoke them "more intensively," researchers say

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 15, 2011

Gallup: Americans Now Favor Banning Smoking From All Public Places

For the first time, Gallup polling finds 59 percent of the public supports a ban

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By Erik Hayden

Jul 12, 2011

Graphic Labels Won't Stop Smokers, But These Things Will

Smokers are likelier to quit if their pet's health is at stake, for example

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By Erik Hayden

May 31, 2011

The New York Times's Long War on Water Pipes

They're not a healthful cigarette alternative, the paper scolds repeatedly

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By Adam Martin

Apr 21, 2011

New York City Uses Anti-Mafia Law to Sue Cigarette Vendor

City seeking $20 million in lost tax revenue

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