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News Wrap: House approves temporary federal spending bill to avert shutdown
In our news wrap Tuesday, the House approved a short-term spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The deal funds federal agencies through December 20th and is on track to be passed by the Senate. Also, Amnesty International says it…
New York joins states suing the largest U.S. e-cigarette maker
The company was sued by California on Monday and North Carolina in May. Illinois, Massachusetts and several other states are also investigating the company.
Juul halts sales of top-selling e-cigarette flavor
The voluntary step comes days after new government research showed that Juul is the top brand among high schoolers who use e-cigarettes and that many prefer mint.
Juul halts sales of fruit, dessert flavors for e-cigarettes
The voluntary step is the company's latest attempt to weather a growing political backlash blaming its flavored-nicotine products for hooking a generation of teenagers on electronic cigarettes.
More than 1 in 4 high school students reported vaping in the past month, according to the latest government survey data.
Juul is also shutting down broadcast, print and digital advertising and ending lobbying efforts on behalf of the e-cigarette.
The Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters Friday to four companies that used paid social media influencers to pitch nicotine solutions to their online followers, including flavors like Watermelon Patch and Strawberry Kiwi.
The state's attorney general accused Juul's marketing practices of causing an "epidemic" among young people.
The world's largest retailer said the new rules will take effect in July in an effort to combat tobacco sales to minors.
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