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Walmart quietly stops selling cigarettes in some stores

U.S. News // 2 years ago

Walmart quietly stops selling cigarettes in some stores

Walmart has quietly started removing cigarettes from some stores in states including California, Florida, Arkansas and New Mexico, it has been reported.

Hulu: What's coming and going in May 2021

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Hulu: What's coming and going in May 2021

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Tobacco maker Altria reports $4B hit due to Juul lawsuits

U.S. News // 4 years ago

Tobacco maker Altria reports $4B hit due to Juul lawsuits

Shares of tobacco giant Altria tumbled on Wall Street Thursday after the tobacco giant released a fourth-quarter earnings report that showed it took a $4.1 billion hit due to its investment in e-cigarette maker Juul.

Lawsuit: Juul violating federal law by marketing to teens

Health News // 5 years ago

Lawsuit: Juul violating federal law by marketing to teens

A Florida law firm has filed a class-action lawsuit Monday against e-cigarette maker JUUL and tobacco company Altria Group, saying they're violating federal racketeering laws by targeting teens.

FDA panel rejects some claims for 'heat-not-burn' tobacco device

Health News // 6 years ago

FDA panel rejects some claims for 'heat-not-burn' tobacco device

Controversial "heat-not-burn" tobacco devices may only get limited marketing in the U.S., based on recommendations issued Thursday by a government panel.

Joker, Harley Quinn movie starring Jared Leto, Margot Robbie in development

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Joker, Harley Quinn movie starring Jared Leto, Margot Robbie in development

Jared Leto and Margot Robbie are set to return as DC Comics villains The Joker and his girlfriend Harley Quinn in a new film in development at Warner Bros.

John Oliver wants tobacco companies to adopt new mascot, 'Jeff the Diseased Lung'

Entertainment News // 9 years ago

John Oliver wants tobacco companies to adopt new mascot, 'Jeff the Diseased Lung'

"#JeffWeCan" started trending on Twitter after "Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver called on tobacco companies to adopt a new mascot, "Jeff the Diseased Lung."

TV // 1 decade ago

'Swan,' 'Fighter' earn WGA Award nods

"Black Swan," "The Fighter," "Inception," "The Kids Are All Right" and "Please Give" are up for the Writers Guild of America Award for Original Screenplay.

Movies // 1 decade ago

McGregor-Carrey film set for Dec. release

After a year on the film festival circuit, "I Love You Phillip Morris," starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, is set for a North American release in December.

U.S. News // 1 decade ago

Woman wins $300M verdict in tobacco suit

Phillip Morris says it will appeal the $300 million awarded a Florida woman who claimed the tobacco company hid the addictive and harmful nature of cigarettes.

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Even if the jury believed Philip Morris was liable for punitive damages, there must be some reasonable relationship between the compensatory damage and punitive damage amounts. Clearly, that hasn't happened in this case
Morris to challenge Ore tobacco award Mar 23, 2002

Philip Morris, born May 11, 1965, is a local short track racing racer from Ruckersville, Virginia. Morris is best known placing fifth in his Busch Series debut, the 1998 AC Delco 200. However, he also ran in the Craftsman Truck Series as well and was in the Busch Series until 2001. He is now (as of 2009) a three-time champion of NASCAR's Whelen All-American Series National Championship, which is calculated as the best short track driver in NASCAR-sanctioned racing.

Morris made one career start in the Craftsman Truck Series, his major league NASCAR debut, which came in 1997. Starting 24th in the field at Martinsville, Morris had an engine let go early and would finish last (36th).

Morris made his NASCAR Busch Series debut at the North Carolina Speedway in Rockingham, NC in November 1998, driving the #84 Baldauf Chevy. He started 12th and finished in the 5th position, a major impact in his debut.

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