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Philip Morris' iQOS device heats tobacco but stops short of burning it, an approach the company says reduces exposure to tar and other toxic byproducts of burning cigarettes.

Health & Safety

FDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For 'Safer' Smoking Device

4:21pm January 25, 2018

by Rob Stein

An advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration recommends the agency accept Philip Morris' claims that its iQOS device, a cigarette alternative, reduces exposure to harmful chemicals.

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Business

Reynolds American CEO Debra Crew To Step Down At Year's End

2:00pm November 28, 2017

by Sean Bueter

The CEO of Winston-Salem-based Reynolds American Inc. is stepping down.

E-Cigarettes Becoming More Common Among Smokers Trying To Quit

10:00am November 28, 2017

by Sean Bueter

A new study suggests smokers are increasingly turning to e-cigarettes over other tools to help them quit.

Economy

British American Tobacco Finishes Purchase of Reynolds American, Inc.

2:45pm July 25, 2017

by Sean Bueter

The moment that industry watchers have been expecting for more than a decade is here.

Economy

Shareholders Vote To Finalize Reynolds American Merger

1:21pm July 19, 2017

by Emery P. Dalesio, Associated Press

Shareholders of British American Tobacco and Reynolds American Inc. on Wednesday approved merging into the world's largest publicly traded tobacco company.

Because a high pH level makes cigars fairly alkaline, consuming tart candies like Skittles or Starbursts can help neutralize the palate.

Skittles, Champagne And Cigars: A New Generation Of Flavor Pairings

10:29am April 13, 2017

by Kristen Hartke

Cigar sommeliers are becoming increasingly popular in fine restaurants and hotels, pairing the nuanced flavor of tobacco with beverages, and using tart candies like Skittles to cleanse the palate.

Economy

British American Tobacco Agrees To Take Over Reynolds

9:46am January 17, 2017

by Danica Kirka, Associated Press

British American Tobacco Plc has agreed to fully take over Reynolds American Inc. in a deal that will create the world's largest publicly traded tobacco company.

The proportion of cigarette smokers in the U.S. population, broken down by age, in 2005 and 2015.

Cigarette Smoking In The U.S. Continues To Fall

3:45pm November 10, 2016

by Richard Harris

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says smoking rates have fallen from 21 percent of the adult population in 2005 to 15 percent in 2015, when the agency conducted its latest survey.

Missouri's Amendment 3 would increase the tax on cigarettes by 60 cents. Alternatively, Proposition A would tax all cigarette brands in the state by 23 cents.

Why Tobacco Companies Are Spending Millions To Boost A Cigarette Tax

9:34am November 02, 2016

by Alex Smith

The tobacco giant is supporting its first cigarette tax — 60 cents more per pack. But some health groups oppose Missouri's ballot measure, as do some education groups that would benefit from the tax.

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Politics & Government

FDA Releases New Regulations On E-Cigs, Other Tobacco Products

5:03pm May 05, 2016

by Sean Bueter

The federal government has released some long-awaited regulations for a variety of tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes.