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E-cigarettes offer brave new world for smokers and cigarette makers
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 11, 2013
E-cigarette sales are still only a fraction of the total cigarette market. But that share is growing steadily -- tobacco companies and others are taking notice.
E-cigarette business boom creates smoker's dilemma
Stacey Vanek Smith Jun 11, 2013
E-cigarette sales are booming. But some customers are still conflicted about smoking them, even though they lack the health and environmental hazards of tobacco.
Australia's economy: The wonder down under
Phil Mercer May 28, 2013
Why Australia is happy and booming.
Ford calls it quits in Australia
Stuart Cohen May 23, 2013
Ford Motor Company is calling it quits in Australia, after a nearly 90-year run. The U.S. automaker says it will shut down its two factories down under and halt production in 2016.
Meet Snus and e-cigarettes, the tobacco industry's new growth areas
Sally Herships Apr 24, 2013
While cigarette usage has dropped, profits for the tobacco industry are expected to be up.
Help wanted: No smokers need apply (Map)
Stephen Dubner Apr 17, 2013
In many states, it is perfectly legal to not hire someone who smokes. Should employers also be able to weed out junk-food lovers or motorcyclists -- or anyone who wants to have a baby?
Obama chooses between cigarettes, soda and booze
Kai Ryssdal Apr 10, 2013
In his budget, the president chose to tax one sin more than others.
Mayor Bloomberg to stores: Hide your cigarettes
Sabri Ben-Achour Mar 19, 2013
New York City Mayor Bloomberg is proposing a ban on cigarette displays in stores. It’s the latest proposal aimed at making New York a little healthier.
Chinese customers stockpile Australian baby formula
Phil Mercer Jan 10, 2013
Supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia are reporting a shortage of the baby formula Karicare due to stockpiling by Chinese customers.
States cut anti-smoking efforts despite tobacco money windfall
Bob Moon Dec 6, 2012
A new study finds state governments are plugging budget gaps at the expense of tobacco prevention programs.
